17.01.030: INTERPRETATION:
   A.   Validity Of Other Laws And Ordinances: Where this zoning code imposes a lesser restriction upon the use of structures or land or upon height or bulk of structures, or requires more open space or yards than are imposed by other ordinances, laws or regulations, the provisions of this zoning code shall not be construed to prevent the enforcement of other ordinances, laws or regulations which prescribe more restrictive limitations.
   B.   Severability: Should a court having jurisdiction adjudge any portion of this zoning code invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this zoning code shall remain in full force and effect.
   C.   Tense And Definition: For the purpose of this zoning code certain terms and words are to be used and interpreted as defined in this title; words used in the present tense shall include the future tense; words in the singular shall include the plural and words in the plural shall include the singular, except where the natural construction of the writing indicates otherwise. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory. (Ord. 1953, 2010)