Unless the provisions of the context otherwise require, these
general provisions, rules of construction and definitions shall govern
the construction of this code. The provisions of this code and all
proceedings under it are to be construed with a view to effect its
objects and to promote justice.
(Prior code § 1300)
The headings of articles, chapters, parts, divisions, subdivisions
and sections contained in this code shall not be deemed to govern,
limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent
of the provisions of any article, chapter, part, division, subdivision
or section.
(Prior code § 1301)
This code shall refer only to the omission or commission of
acts within the territorial limits of the city and to that territory
outside of the city over which the city has jurisdiction or control
by virtue of the Constitution or any law.
(Prior code § 1302)
Any references to an ordinance in this code shall mean such
ordinance of the city of Westminster, unless otherwise specifically
provided.
(Prior code § 1303)
Any reference in this code to an ordinance or provision of this
code shall mean such ordinance or provision as now or hereafter amended.
Reference to any section of this code shall be understood to refer
to and include the penalty section relating thereto, unless otherwise
expressly provided. In case of the amendment of any section of this
code containing provisions for which a penalty is provided in another
section, the penalty so provided in such other section shall be held
to relate to the section so amended whether reenacted in the amendatory
ordinance or not, unless such penalty is specifically repealed therein.
(Prior code § 1304)
Whenever in this code any act or omission is made unlawful,
it shall include causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering
or concealing such act or omission.
(Prior code § 1305)
Whenever a power is granted to or a duty is imposed upon a public
officer, or employee, the power may be exercised, or the duty may
be performed by a deputy of such officer or employee or by a person
otherwise duly authorized pursuant to law or ordinance, unless this
code expressly provides otherwise.
(Prior code § 1306)
Writing includes any form of recorded message capable of comprehension
by ordinary visual means. Whenever any notice, report, statement,
application or record required or authorized by this code is made,
it shall be made in writing in the English language, unless it is
expressly provided otherwise.
(Prior code § 1307)
Whenever a date fixed by this code for the doing or performing
of an act falls on a Sunday or a holiday, the next succeeding business
day shall be considered to be the date fixed by this code for the
doing or performing of that act.
(Prior code § 1308)
Whenever a notice is required to be given under this code, unless
different provisions herein are otherwise specifically made, such
notice may be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person
to be notified, or by deposit in the United States mail, in a sealed
envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to such person to be notified
at his last known business or residence address, as the same appears
in the public records of the city or other records pertaining to the
matter to which such notice is directed. Service by mail shall be
deemed to have been completed at the time of deposit in the post office
or any United States mail box.
(Prior code § 1309)
Proof of giving any notice may be made by the certificate of
any officer or employee of this city or by affidavit of any person
over the age of eighteen years which shows service in conformity with
this code or other provisions of law applicable to the subject matter
concerned.
(Prior code § 1310)
