201 Interpretation
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
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1) In the interpretation of this Ordinance, all provisions shall be:
a) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
b) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under Utah State statutes.
2) The following rules shall be observed in the application and interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance, except where the context clearly requires otherwise:
a) The words “shall” or “must” are mandatory. The words “should” and “may” are permissive.
b) Words used in the singular shall include the plural; words used in the plural shall include the singular.
c) Words referencing the masculine gender shall extend and be applied to the female gender and shall be considered to be gender neutral.
d) In the event of a conflict between the text of this Ordinance and any illustrations, captions, figures or other material, the text of this Ordinance shall control.
e) The word “includes” shall not limit a term to the specified examples but is intended to provide guidance.
f) The Town shall make reasonable efforts to comply with all stated timelines; however, the Town reserves the right to extend such timelines when delays result from circumstances beyond the Town’s reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, declared emergencies, or other unforeseen events.
110 Effect (Severability) · 202 Rules for Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries