(a) Whenever a defined word appears in the Code, its meaning is as set forth in this article. Words not defined in this Code are interpreted in accordance with their usual dictionary meaning and customary usage.
(b) All references to other regulations or manuals in this Code refer to the most current version and citation for those regulations or manuals, unless expressly indicated otherwise. When the referenced regulations or documents have been repealed and not replaced by other regulations or manuals, Code requirements for compliance are no longer in effect.
(c) Illustrations, diagrams, and flowcharts are included in this Code to illustrate the intent and requirements of the text. In the case of a conflict between the text and any illustration, diagram, or flowchart, the text controls.
(d) Except as otherwise noted, any fraction greater than or equal to 0.5 will be rounded up to the nearest whole number. Any fraction less than 0.5 will be rounded down to the nearest whole number.
(e) The language of this Code shall be interpreted in accordance with the following regulations:
(1) The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, limited liability company, corporation, or other legal entity, as well as an individual.
(2) The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular, in each case, if the context so requires.
(3) The word “shall” is mandatory, the word “may” is permissive.
(4) The words “used” or “occupied” include the words “intended,” “designed,” “constructed,” “altered,” or “arranged” to be used or occupied.
(5) The word “lot” includes the words “plot,” “tract,” or “parcel.”
(6) The terms “standards,” “regulations,” and “requirements” are used to mandate a specific course of action or built outcome.
(7) Section headings are provided for ease of use and organization and shall not be interpreted as regulatory.
(8) Where a regulation involves two or more items, conditions, provisions, or events connected by the conjunction “and,” “either ... or,” the conjunction shall be interpreted as follows:
A. “And” indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.
B. “Or” indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events may apply singly or in any combination.
C. “Either ... or” indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singly but not in combination.
(Ord. 33-2020. Passed 3-23-20; Ord. 103-2021. Passed 7-26- 21.)