The following rules of interpretation shall be used in the application of the terms, provisions, and requirements of this title.
(A) Abbreviations. The following phrases, personnel, and document titles are shortened as follows:
(1) Title 7 (Subdivisions) = Title = Subdivision Ordinance.
(2) Map Act = California Subdivision Map Act.
(3) County Recorder = County of Riverside Recorder.
(4) Director = Community Development Director.
(5) Engineer = City Engineer.
(6) Fire Department = Fire Marshal.
(B) Terminology. The following rules apply to all provisions in this title:
(1) Language. The words “shall,” “will,” “is to,” and “are to” and similar words and phrases are always mandatory. “Should” is not mandatory but is strongly recommended, and “may” is permissive.
(2) Tense and number. The present tense includes the past and future tense, and the future tense includes the present. The singular number includes the plural, and plural numbers include the singular, unless the natural construction of the word indicates otherwise.
(3) Conjunctions. “And” indicates that all connected items or provisions shall apply. “Or” indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply singly or in any combination. “Either…or” indicates that the connected items and provisions shall apply singly but not in combination. “Includes” and “including” shall mean “including but not limited to.”
(C) Number of days. Whenever a number of days is specified in this title, or in any permit, approval, condition of approval, or notice issued or given as provided in this title, the number of days shall be construed as calendar days, unless business days are specified. Time limits will extend to the following business day where the last of the specified number of days falls on a day that the city is not open for business.
(D) Minimum requirements. All provisions of this title are considered to be minimum requirements, unless specifically stated otherwise.
(Ord. 2019-286, passed 11-20-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-291, passed 12-18-2019)