(1) Intent
All provisions, terms, phrases, and expressions contained in these regulations shall be construed according to stated purpose and intent of these regulations.
(2) Lists and Examples
Unless otherwise specifically indicated, lists of items or examples that use terms such as including, such as, or similar language are intended to provide examples, and not to be exhaustive lists of all possibilities.
(3) References to Other Regulations, Publications and Documents
Whenever reference is made to an ordinance, statute, regulation, or document, that reference shall be construed as referring to the most recent edition of such regulation (as amended), ordinance, statute, or document, or to the relevant successor document, unless otherwise expressly stated.
(4) Public Officials and Agencies
All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which references are made are those of Tipp City, unless otherwise expressly stated.
(5) Delegation of Authority
Whenever a provision appears requiring the head of a department or another staff person or employee of the city to perform an act or duty, that provision shall be construed as authorizing the department head or staff member to delegate the responsibility to subordinates, unless the terms of the provision specify otherwise.
(6) Technical Words
Technical words and phrases not otherwise defined in these regulations that may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such meaning.
(7) Mandatory and Discretionary Terms
The word "shall" is always mandatory, and the words "may" or "should" are always permissive.
(8) Conjunctions
Unless the context clearly suggests the contrary, conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
(a) "And" indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply; and
(b) "Or" indicates that 1 or more of the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply.
(9) Tense and Usage
Words used in 1 tense (past, present, or future) include all other tenses, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary. The singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular.
(10) Gender
The masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
(11) Meaning
For the purpose of these regulations, words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this chapter.
(12) Other Terms Not Defined
For words and phrases not otherwise defined in these regulations, the Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to refer to the Tipp City Zoning Code for the definition of the applicable term or shall otherwise be construed according to the common and approved usage of American English.
(13) Percentages and Fractions
When a calculation required by these regulations results in a fractional number or percentage, any fraction of ½ or less shall be rounded down to the next lower whole number and any fraction of more than ½ shall be rounded up to the next higher whole number. Any percentage of .5% or less shall be rounded down to the next lower whole number and any percentage greater than .5% shall be rounded up to the next higher whole number.
(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)