§ 17.08.002. Definition rules.  


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  • In the construction of the City's Zoning Regulations, the rules and definitions contained in this section shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise.

    A.

    Words used in the present tense shall include the future; words used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular.

    B.

    The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.

    C.

    The word "may" is permissive.

    D.

    The word "lot" shall include the words "piece" and "parcel"; the word "building" includes all other structures of every kind regardless of similarity to buildings; and the phrase "used for" shall include the phrases "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," and "occupied for."

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part) 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)