101-1-6 Rules Of Construction

1. Generally. The words used in this Code shall be construed to effect the intended purposes. Definitions of various words and phrases used throughout the Code are provided in this title. Other definitions may be found in specific sections of the Code and apply only to that section or portion of the Code. All words or phrases not specifically defined shall be given their common and usual meanings as determined by general usage and standard dictionary references (Webster's Merriam Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, 2003). 2. Usage; general rules of construction. The following general rules of interpretation shall apply: 1. The present tense includes the future, and, where appropriate, the past. 2. The singular number includes the plural, and vice versa. The male gender includes the female, and vice versa. 3. The word "shall" is mandatory; the word "may" is permissive. 4. Reference in one section of this Code to another section of this Code or the Ogden Valley City Code of Ordinances by section number shall include all subsections within that section. 5. Where appropriate to the context, words and terms defined in U.C.A. 1953, § 10-20-103 shall apply here. 6. Where appropriate to the context, words not included herein but defined in Title 1 ("General Provisions") of the Ogden Valley City Code of Ordinances shall be construed as defined in title 1 ("General Provisions") of the Ogden Valley City Code of Ordinances. 7. Words not included herein but defined in the building code or other city codes shall be construed as defined therein. 8. Some sections of this Code contain separate definitions sections intended primarily for use in connection with the relevant section or portion of the Code. 9. Determinations as to the meaning of a word or term shall be the responsibility of the planning director, whose decision may be appealed as provided herein. Sec 101-1-7 (Reserved)