(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, 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.
(B) The word “ordinance” contained in the ordinances of the city has been changed in the content of this code to “title,” “chapter,” “subchapter,” “section,” and/or “division,” or words of like-import for organizational and clarification purposes only. Such change to the city’s ordinances is not meant to amend passage and effective dates of such original ordinances.
(Prior Code, § 1-3-1)