§ 60.104. Construction of language.

The following rules of construction apply to the text of this code:

(a)

The particular shall control the general.

(b)

In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this code and any caption or illustration, the text shall control. Illustrations in this zoning code are provided for purposes of describing, clarifying or providing examples; such illustrations are not to scale and do not replace, limit or expand the meaning of the text.

(c)

The word "shall" is mandatory, and the word "may" is permissive.

(d)

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

(e)

The phrase "used for" includes "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," or "occupied for."

(f)

The word "person" includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an incorporated association or any other similar entity.

(g)

Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves two (2) or more items, conditions, provisions, or events connected by the conjunction "and," "or," "either…or," the conjunction shall be interpreted as follows:

(1)

"And" indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.

(2)

"Or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events may apply singly or in any combination.

(3)

"Either…or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singly but not in combination.

(h)

"Abut" means having a common boundary or relationship at a common property line, street or alley.

(i)

"Adjacent" means located nearby, with or without contact.

(j)

"Adjoin" means having a common boundary or relationship at a common property line.

(k)

"Contiguous" means abutting.

(l)

A "—" shall mean "through" when used between zoning district abbreviations within a land use category, e.g., "RT1—RM2" residential districts shall mean RT1, RT2, RM1, and RM2 residential districts.

(Ord 15-32, § 1, 7-22-15)