The following listed rules of construction apply to the text of this chapter.
(A) The particular shall control the general.
(B) In the case of any difference in meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption or illustration, the text shall control.
(C) The word SHALL is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word MAY is permissive.
(D) Words used in the present tense shall include the future and words used in the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(E) A building or structure includes any part thereof.
(F) The word PERSON includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an incorporated association, or any other similar entity.
(G) Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the conjunctions noted below shall be interpreted as follows.
(1) AND indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply.
(2) OR indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events may apply singularly or in any combination.
(3) EITHER OR indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply singularly but not in combination.
(H) Terms not herein defined shall have the meaning customarily assigned to them.
(Ord. passed 7-30-2015)