All provisions, terms, phrases, and expressions contained in
this chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the general purposes
set forth in § 72-12, General purpose and intent, and the
specific purpose statements set forth throughout this chapter. When
a specific section of these regulations gives a different meaning
than the general definition provided in this Article 72-8, Definitions
and Interpretations, the specific section's meaning and application
of the term shall control.
In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the text
of this chapter and any heading, caption, figure, illustration, table,
or map, the text shall control.
Unless otherwise specifically indicated, lists of items or examples
that use terms like "for example," "including," and "such as," or
similar language are intended to provide examples and are not exhaustive
lists of all possibilities.
When this chapter requires that an act be performed in a prescribed
amount of time before a specified event, the day of such event shall
not be counted against the time allowed, but the day on which the
act is performed may be counted as part of the time. When this chapter
requires an act to be performed within a prescribed amount of time
after a specified event, the day on which the event occurred shall
not be counted against the time allowed. If a deadline or required
date of action falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday observed by
the City, the deadline or required date of action shall be the next
day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday observed by the City.
References to days are calendar days unless otherwise stated.
Whenever reference is made to a resolution, ordinance, statute,
regulation, or document, it shall be construed as a reference to the
most recent edition of such resolution, ordinance, statute, regulation
or document, unless otherwise specifically stated.
Any act authorized by this chapter to be carried out by a specific
official of the City may be carried out by a duly designated deputy
working for such official.
All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which references
are made are those of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, unless
otherwise indicated.