A. Whenever any word in any section of this Code importing the plural number is used in describing or referring to any matters, parties or persons, any single matter, party or person shall be deemed to be included, although distributive words may not have been used. When any subject matter, party or person is referred to in this Code by words importing the singular number only, or a particular gender, several matters, parties or persons and the opposite gender and bodies corporate shall be deemed to be included; provided, that these rules of construction shall not be applied to any section of this Code which contains any express provision excluding such construction or where the subject matter or context may be repugnant thereto. The use of any verb in the present tense shall include the future and past tense when applicable.
B. All words and phrases shall be constructed and understood according to the common use and understanding of the language. Technical words and phrases and such other words and phrases as may have acquired a particular meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such particular meaning.
C. The word "ordinance" contained in the ordinances of the City has been changed in the content of this Code to "title", "chapter", "section", and "subsection", or words of similar import for organizational and clarification purposes only. Such changes are not meant to amend passage and effective dates of such original ordinances.
D. Whenever any act, conduct or offense is prohibited or required and no reference is made to location, unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the act, conduct or offense prohibited or required shall be within the boundaries of this City.
E. Any reference made in this Code to a City officer, official, or employee by title only shall be construed as though followed by the words, "of the City of South Weber". (Ord. 17-01, 2-28-2017)