§ 60-35. Rules applying to text.

The following rules shall apply to the text and language of this chapter:

(1)

The particular shall control the general.

(2)

In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption, the text shall control.

(3)

The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word "may" is permissive.

(4)

Words used in the present tense shall include the future, words used in the singular number shall include the plural, and words used in the plural shall include the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.

(5)

The word "building" includes the word "structure."

(6)

The word "building" or "structure" includes any part thereof.

(7)

The word "person" includes a corporation as well as an individual.

(8)

The word "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or building, shall be construed to include the words "intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied."

(9)

Any word or term not defined herein shall be used with a meaning of common or standard utilization.

(Ord. No. 691, § 1(32-11), 5-4-2005)