The following rules apply to the interpretation of this Ordinance:
(a) Words in the singular include the plural and those in the plural include the singular;
(b) Words used in the present tense include the future tense;
(c) The words “Person”, “applicant”, “developer”, and “Owner” include a corporation, unincorporated association and a partnership, or other legal entity, as well as an individual engaged in the subject activity;
(d) The word “Building” includes Structure and shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “or part thereof”;
(e) The word “Watercourse” includes channel, creek, ditch, dryrun, spring, Stream and river;
(f) The words “should” and “may” are permissive; the words “shall” and “will” are mandatory and directive;
(g) The word “Lot” includes the word plot or parcel;
(h) The word “used” or “occupied” as applied to any land or Building shall be construed to include the words “intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied.”; and
(i) Word and terms not specifically defined by this Ordinance shall be defined and interpreted by the City Engineer/Planning Director or designee using sound professional judgement and/or appropriate and acceptable industry standard resources. (Ord. 2021-07. Passed 7-21-21.)