This subchapter shall be construed and interpreted according to the following principles.
(A) All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this subchapter are repealed.
(B) Words in the present tense include the future.
(C) Words importing the singular number may extend to and include the plural, words importing the plural number may extend to and include the singular, and words in the masculine gender shall include the female gender.
(D) The specification in this section of principles to apply in the construction and interpretation of this subchapter shall not be a limitation as to other applicable principles.
(E) Whenever this subchapter sets forth any time for any act to be performed by or on behalf of the grantee, such time shall be deemed of the essence and any failure of the grantee to so perform within the time allotted shall always be sufficient grounds for the city to terminate, cancel and revoke the franchise or use other remedies.
(2000 Code, § 5.12.030)