In interpreting and construing this Code, the following rules of construction and definitions shall be observed unless they are inconsistent with definitions specifically enumerated in another chapter or section, inconsistent with the Council's manifest intent, or the context and usage clearly require otherwise.
[Adopted 5-20-2024 by Ord. No. 1150]
As used in this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated.
"And/or" means "and" and may read "or/and" or may be read "and," if the sense requires it.
The person identified by a City official or employee as the agent or representative of such official or employee.
Words in any section referencing the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter as well as the masculine and words referencing the feminine shall include the masculine and neuter as well as the feminine.
The word "may" is permissive and discretionary.
Words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural includes the singular.
The word "shall" or "must" is mandatory.
Words used in the past or present tense include the future, past and present where applicable, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
Time of performance or any reference to span of time, when computed in days, is not intended to include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays of the state or nation. The words "calendar days" are used in those instances where the span of time is intended to include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays of the state or nation. Reference to a span of time is not intended to include the day the event occurs but shall include the last day of a period so computed, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, in which event the period runs until the end of the day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
Words and phrases not defined in this Code shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases and others that have acquired peculiar and appropriate meanings in the law shall be construed and understood according to such meanings.