02.010 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 It may be out of date.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.
The official Lehi code is at https://www.lehi-ut.gov/government/codes-ordinances/development-code/.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. In interpreting this Code, all provisions shall be:
1. liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
2. deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under State statues.
B. The following rules shall be observed in the application and interpretation of the provisions of this Code, except where the context clearly requires otherwise:
1. The words “shall” or “must” are mandatory. The words “should” and “may” are permissive.
2. Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses or derivative forms.
3. Words used in the singular shall include the plural. Words used in the plural shall include the singular.
4. Words referencing the masculine gender shall extend and be applied to the female gender and shall be considered to be gender neutral.
5. In the event of a conflict between the text of this Code and any illustrations, captions, figures, or other material, the text of this Code shall control.
6. The word “includes” shall not limit a term to the specified examples but is intended to extend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.
7. In the event that any provisions of this Code conflict with each other, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
01.090 Exemptions · 02.020 Rules for Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries