§ 33-10.1. Generally.

(a)

Words used in the present tense shall include the future; the singular number shall include the plural and the plural the singular; and the word "shall" is mandatory and not directory.

(b)

Omission or conflict. Where there is a lack of definition or a conflict between definitions, the definitions applicable to a specific section of this UDC shall prevail, followed by definitions applicable to this entire UDC, followed by the definitions of Chapter 40, followed by the meaning provided in other ordinances where applicable and unless otherwise provided, followed by the meaning of common usage which gives this code its most reasonable application.

(Ord. No. 25405 , § 40, 8-9-17)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 25405 , § 40, adopted Aug. 9, 2017, renumbered the former § 33-10.1 as § 33-10.2 and enacted a new § 33-10.1 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes.