§ 153.020 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
   For the purpose of these regulations, the following rules of construction shall apply:
   (A)   Words, phrases, and terms defined herein shall be given the defined meaning.
   (B)   Words, phrases, and terms not defined herein but in the building code of the city shall be construed as defined in such code.
   (C)   Words, phrases, and terms neither defined herein nor in the building code, shall be given their usual and customary meanings except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
   (D)   In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text and any heading, drawing, table or figure, the text shall control.
   (E)   The particular shall control the general.
   (F)   The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word "may" is permissive and not mandatory.
   (G)   Words used in the present tense include the future tense, and words used in the future tense include the present tense.
   (H)   Words used in the singular include the plural, and words used in the plural include the singular.
   (I)   The words "building" and "structure" are synonymous, and include any part thereof.
   (J)   The word "person" includes individuals, firms, corporations, associations and any other similar entities.
   (K)   The words "lot," "parcel," "site," "tract," or other unit of ownership are synonymous and may be used interchangeably.
   (L)   The word "used" shall include arranged, designed, constructed, altered, converted, rented, leased, or intended to be used.
   (M)   All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which reference is made are those of the City of Tontitown, unless otherwise indicated.
   (N)   Whenever reference is made to a resolution, ordinance, statute, regulation, or document, it shall be construed as a reference to the most recent edition of such resolution, ordinance, statute, regulation, or document, unless otherwise expressly stated.
   (O)   Whenever a provision appears requiring the head of a department or another officer or employee to perform an act or duty, that provision shall be construed as authorizing the department head or officer or employee to delegate the responsibility to subordinates, unless the terms of the provision specify otherwise.
   (P)   Unless the context clearly suggests the contrary, the conjunction "and" indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply, and the conjunction "or" indicates that one or more of the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.
   (Q)   Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced.
   (R)   The word city means the areas of jurisdiction of the City of Tontitown, Arkansas.
   (S)   The word PERMITTED or words PERMITTED BY RIGHT mean(s) permitted without meeting the requirements for a conditional use permit or site plan.
(Ord. 2017-05-635, passed 5-2-17)