As used in the ordinances of the city or this code, unless the context or subject matter clearly requires otherwise:
(1) 
The words or phrases defined in this section shall have the indicated meanings; and
(2) 
Pronouns of the masculine or feminine gender are read to include both the masculine and feminine gender; and
(3) 
The words and phrases in the plural number include the singular number and words and phrases in the singular number include the plural number; and
(4) 
The words and phrases in the present tense include the past and future tenses and words and phrases in the future tense include the present tense; and
(5) 
The use of the title of an agency, board, commission, department, employee, or officer means that agency, board, commission, department, employee, or officer of the city unless otherwise specifically designated.
(Formerly 1.01.050(1); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(1), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Across"
includes along, in, or upon.
(Formerly 1.01.050(2); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(2), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Business"
means any kind of enterprise, establishment, occupation, profession, vocation, and all other kinds of activities and matters, conducted for private profit or benefit, either directly or indirectly, anywhere within the jurisdiction of the city.
(Formerly 1.01.050(3); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(3), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"CFR"
means the "Code of Federal Regulations."
(Formerly 1.01.050(4); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(4), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"City"
means the city of Des Moines, Washington or the area within the territorial limits of the city of Des Moines, Washington and the territory outside the city over which the city has jurisdiction or control because of any constitutional or statutory provision.
(Formerly 1.01.050(5); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(5), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Code"
means the "Des Moines Municipal Code."
(Formerly 1.01.050(7); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(7), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"County"
means the county of King, Washington.
(Formerly 1.01.050(8); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(8), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Days"
means calendar days.
(Formerly 1.01.050(9); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(9), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Goods"
includes wares and merchandise.
(Formerly 1.01.050(12); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(12), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"KCC"
means the "King County Code."
(Formerly 1.01.050(13); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(13), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"May"
is permissive.
(Formerly 1.01.050(15); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(15), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Must"
is mandatory.
(Formerly 1.01.050(16); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(16), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Oath"
includes affirmation.
(Formerly 1.01.050(17); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(17), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Occupant"
includes, when pertaining to a building or land, a person who occupies the whole or part of such building or land, whether alone or with others.
(Formerly 1.01.050(18); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(18), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Operate"
includes carry on, keep, conduct, maintain, or cause to be kept or maintained.
(Formerly 1.01.050(19); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(19), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Owner"
includes, when pertaining to a building, structure, or land, a part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, tenant in partnership, joint tenant, purchaser and seller under a real estate contract, or tenant of the entirety, of the whole or part of such building, structure, or land.
(Formerly 1.01.050(20); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(20), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Person"
means a natural person, association, business trust, club, company, corporation, firm, governmental entity, joint stock company, joint venture, marital community, organization, partnership, society, trust, or the agent, employee, factor, lessee, manager, officer, personal representative, servant, or trustee of any of them.
(Formerly 1.01.050(21); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(21), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"RCW"
means the "Revised Code of Washington."
(Formerly 1.01.050(22); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(22), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Sale"
includes a sale, exchange, barter, or offer for sale.
(Formerly 1.01.050(23); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(23), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Shall"
is mandatory.
(Formerly 1.01.050(24); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(24), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"State"
means the state of Washington, United States of America.
(Formerly 1.01.050(25); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(25), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"Street"
includes all alleys, avenues, boulevards, bridges, circles, county roads, courts, curbs, drives, federal highways, freeways, land path, lanes, parkways, places, public roads, public streets, public ways, sidewalks, squares, state highways, streets, ways, or other public rights-of-way in the city that have been or may hereafter be dedicated and open to public use, or such other public property so designated in any law of this state.
(Formerly 1.01.050(26); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(26), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"USC"
means the "United States Code."
(Formerly 1.01.050(28); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(28), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)
"WAC"
means the "Washington Administrative Code."
(Formerly 1.01.050(29); Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970; Ord. 993 § 1(29), 1992; Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995)