For the purpose of this ordinance the following rules of construction shall apply.
1.8.1 The provisions shall be construed to achieve the purposes for which they have been adopted.
1.8.2 In the event of a conflict between the text of this ordinance and any caption, figure, illustration, or table, the text of this ordinance shall control.
1.8.3 In the event of a conflict in limitations, requirements, or standards that apply to an individual use or structure, the more stringent or restrictive provision shall apply.
1.8.4 The words “shall”, “must”, and “will” are mandatory in nature, implying an obligation or duty to comply with the particular provision.
1.8.5 The word “may” is permissive in nature unless the context of the particular use of the word is negative, in which case it is mandatory.
1.8.6 Words used in the present tense include the future tense.
1.8.7 Words used in the singular number include the plural number and the plural number includes the singular number unless the context of the particular usage clearly indicates otherwise.
1.8.8 Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine gender and vice-versa.
1.8.9 The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, trust, company, or corporation, as well as an individual.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)