Unless the provisions of the context otherwise require, the
general provisions, rules of construction and definitions in this
chapter 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)
Section headings 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 section hereof.
(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, or by reason of ownership
or control of property.
(Prior code § 1302)
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 § 1303)
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 § 1304)
Writing includes any form of recorded message capable of comprehension
by ordinary visual means. Whenever any notice, report, statement or
record is required or authorized by this code, it shall be made in
writing in the English language unless it is expressly provided otherwise.
(Prior code § 1305)
Whenever a reference is made to any portion of this code, or
to any ordinances of the city, the reference applies to all amendments
and additions now or hereafter made.
(Prior code § 1306)
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 or her 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.
(Prior code § 1307)
Proof of giving any notice may be made by the certificate of
any officer or employee of the 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 § 1308)
