The purpose of the definitions given in this section and in Section 165.10 is to promote consistency and precision in the interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance. The meaning and construction of words as set forth shall apply throughout the Zoning Ordinance, unless where modified in a specific section or where the context of such words or phrases clearly indicates a different meaning or construction. The following general rules of construction apply to the text of the Zoning Ordinance.
1. Headings. Section and subsection headings contained herein are provided for illustrative purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit, govern, modify, or otherwise affect the scope, meaning, or intent of any provision of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Illustrations. In the case of any real or apparent conflict between the text of the Ordinance and any illustration explaining the text, the text shall apply.
3. “Used or Occupied.” The words “used or occupied” include the words “intended, designed or arranged to be used or occupied.”
4. Conjunctions. Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the following conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
A. “And” indicates that all connected items or provisions apply.
B. “Or” indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply singly or in any combination.
C. “Either...or” indicates that the connected items or provisions shall apply singly but not in combination.
D. “Shall” indicates a mandatory requirement. “May indicates a permissive or selective requirement.
E. “Tenses and numbers” indicate the following: words used in the present tense include the future tense Words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary. The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company or corporation as well as an individual.
5. Referenced Agencies. Unless otherwise indicated, all public officials, bodies, and agencies referred to in this chapter are those of the City of Pella.