<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 19-3. - Rules of construction.</div>
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               For the purpose of the administration and enforcement of this chapter, unless otherwise
               stated in this chapter, the following rules of construction shall apply:
               
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                  (1)
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                  In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this chapter
                  and any caption, illustration, summary table, or illustrative table, the text shall
                  control.
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                  (2)
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                  The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary, and the word "may" is
                  permissive.
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                  (3)
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                  Words used in the present tense shall include the future; and words used in the singular
                  shall include the plural and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates
                  the contrary; use of the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender.
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                  (4)
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                  The phrase "used for" includes "arranged for," "designed for," "maintained for," and
                  "occupied for."
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                  (5)
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                  Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves two
                  or more items, conditions, provisions, or events connected by the conjunction "and,"
                  "or" or "eitherâ€¦or," the conjunction shall be interpreted as follows:
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                  a.
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                  "And" indicates that all the connected terms, conditions, provisions or events shall
                  apply.
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                  b.
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                  "Or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events may apply
                  singly or in any combination.
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                  c.
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                  "Eitherâ€¦or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall
                  apply singly but not in combination.
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                  (6)
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                  The word "includes" shall not limit a term to the specific example but is intended
                  to extend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.
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                  (7)
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                  All time periods contained within this chapter shall be calculated on a calendar day
                  basis, including Sundays and legal holidays.
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                  (8)
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                  The terms owner, developer, builder, or applicant shall be used interchangeably in
                  reference to the person responsible for abiding by the provisions of this chapter
                  as this chapter applies in a given situation.
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               (Ord. of 9-8-03(1), Â§ 1)
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