§ 31-10. General rules for interpretation.  


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  • Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall be used in the interpretation and construction of this chapter and words used in the present tense shall include the future; the word "used" shall include arranged, designed, constructed, altered, converted, rented, leased or intended to be used, and the word "shall" is mandatory and not directory. Whenever reference is made to any portion of this chapter or any other ordinance or law, the reference shall apply to all amendments and additions now or hereafter made. For ease of reading, some words that are defined terms in this article are capitalized. Words in this chapter have the meanings given in this article, regardless of whether or not they are capitalized.

    (Ord. No. 3336, § 2, 5-27-97)

(Ord. No. 4019, § 1, 4-13-10)