The following rules of construction apply to the text of this chapter.
(A) Particular vs general. The particular shall control the general.
(B) Text vs illustration. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption or illustration, the text shall control.
(C) Shall and may.
(1) The word SHALL is always mandatory and not discretionary.
(2) The word
MAY is permissive.
(D) Tense and number. Words used in the present tense shall include the future; the words used in the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(E) Building or structure. A BUILDING or STRUCTURE includes any part thereof.
(F) Used for. The phrase USED FOR includes “arranged for,” "maintained for," "designed for," "intended for," or "occupied for."
(G) Person. The word PERSON includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an incorporated association, or any other similar entity.
(H) And, or, either/or. Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves two or more items, conditions, provisions, or events connected by the conjunction "and," "or," "either ...or," the conjunction shall be interpreted as follows:
(1) AND. Indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply.
(2)
OR. Indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events may apply singly or in any combination.
(3) EITHER...OR. Indicates that the connected items, conditions provisions, or events shall apply singly but not in combination.
(I) Undefined. Terms not herein defined shall have the meaning customarily assigned to them.
(Ord. O-2019-24, passed 9-9-2019)