1. Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of this Zoning Regulation, the provision of said regulation shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare. Where this Zoning Regulation imposes a greater restriction upon land, buildings, or structures than is imposed or required by existing provision of law, ordinance, contract, or deed, the provision of the Zoning Regulation shall take precedence.
2. Rules of Interpretation. For the purpose of this Zoning Regulation the following rules shall apply:
A. Words used in the present tense shall include the future.
B. Words in the singular number include the plural number, and words in plural number include the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
C. The word “person” includes a corporation, a member or members of a partnership or other business organization, a committee, board, trustee, receiver, agent, or other representative and all other legal entities.
D. The word “shall” is mandatory and not discretionary,
E. The word “may” is permissive.
F. The word “use”, “used”, or “occupied” as applied to any land, building, or structure shall be construed to include the words “intend”, or “arranged”, or “designed” to be used or occupied.
G. The word “City” means City of Osceola, Iowa.
H. The word “County” means County of Clarke, Iowa.
I. Unless otherwise specified, all distances shall be measured horizontally.
J. Chapter and Section Headings contained herein shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of any chapter or section herein.