A. Planning director to include designee. References to the planning director includes the director's designee, unless otherwise specifically defined.
B. Word construction. When used in this title, the words "must," "shall," "will," "is to," and "are to" refer to mandatory provisions. "Should" is not mandatory but is strongly recommended; and "may" is permissive. The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future tense includes the present. The singular number includes the plural number, and the plural the singular, unless the natural construction of the word indicates otherwise. When a list is introduced by words such as "including," "such as," or similar words, the list is non-exclusive. When reference is made to a federal, state, or other governmental law, rule, or regulation, the reference includes any amendments thereto, unless stated otherwise.
C. Number of days. Whenever a number of days is specified in this title, or in any permit, condition of approval, or notice issued or given as provided in this title, the number of days shall be construed as calendar days. The time in which any act is to be done is computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a holiday or a weekend, and then it is also excluded.
D. Minimum requirements. When interpreting and applying regulations of this title, all provisions shall be considered to be minimum requirements, unless stated otherwise. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 4; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)