Chapter 21.00
DEFINITIONS – GENERAL

Sections:

21.00.000  General.

21.00.000 General.

A. Normal Meanings. For the purpose of the community development code, all words used in the code shall have their normal and customary meanings, unless specifically defined otherwise in this code.

B. Rules.

1. Words used in the present tense include the future.

2. The plural includes the singular, and vice versa.

3. The words “shall” and “may not” and “no – may” are mandatory.

4. The word “may” indicates that discretion is allowed.

5. The word “used” includes “designed, intended or arranged” to be used.

6. The masculine gender includes the feminine and vice versa.

7. Distances shall be measured horizontally unless otherwise specified.

8. The word “building” includes a portion of a building or lot.

C. Adopted Codes. Where a code or codes have been adopted by reference or incorporation which may contain a definition or definitions conflicting with those set forth in this chapter, for the purpose of that particular referenced or incorporated code, and only that code, the definition therein shall prevail.

D. Cross References. Sections which make only cross-reference to another term are not intended to be synonymous with the other term, but are only intended to serve as a finding aid to the other term unless specifically stated to mean the same.