A. General: All provisions, terms, phrases and expressions contained in this title shall be liberally construed in accordance with the purposes of this title.
B. Computation Of Time: The time within which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last day. In the computation of time for public hearing notice, both the first day (day of the advertisement) and the last day (day of the hearing) shall be excluded. The following time related terms shall have the meanings ascribed below:
1. "Day" means a calendar day unless working day is specified.
2. "Week" means seven (7) calendar days.
C. Fractional Numbers: When using fractional numbers, the following shall be used for clarification:
1. Except in acreage or density calculations, any numerical computation or measurement resulting in a fractional number, shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (a decimal of "5" in the tenth or hundredth positions shall be rounded up).
2. In the case of density or acreage calculation, any numerical computation or measurements shall be rounded to the nearest tenth (a decimal of "5" in the hundredth position shall be rounded up).
D. Conjunctions: Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
1. "And" indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.
2. "Or" indicates that one or more of the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.
3. "Either...or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singly but not in combination.
E. Delegation Of Authority: Whenever a provision appears requiring the city administrator, head of a department, or some other officer to do some act or perform some duty, it shall be construed to authorize the city administrator, head of the department, or other officer to designate, delegate and authorize subordinates to perform the required act or duty, unless the terms of the provision or section specify otherwise.
F. Mandatory And Discretionary Terms: The terms "shall" and "must" are always mandatory. The term "may" is permissive.
G. Nontechnical And Technical Words: Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such meaning.
H. Public Officials, Bodies And Agencies: All public officials, bodies and agencies to which reference is made are those of the city unless otherwise indicated.
I. Tense: Words used in the past or present tense include the future as well as the past or present unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
J. Text: In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this title and any drawing or figure, the more restrictive requirement shall apply.
K. This Zoning Title Is Permissive: This zoning title prohibits all uses except those expressly permitted. To the extent this title uses prohibiting language, it is illustrative only, and it shall not be construed to mean that uses not expressly prohibited are allowed. (2001 Code § 89-1-201; amd. 2009 Code; Ord. 19-50, 12-11-2019, Effective at 12 noon on January 6, 2020)