§ 1.04.040. Rules of construction

In the construction of this code and of all ordinances, the following rules of construction shall be observed, unless inconsistent with the manifest intent of the Council or the context clearly requires otherwise:

A. Computation of Time. The time within which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first and by including the last day; and, if the last day be Sunday or a legal holiday, that day shall not be counted in the computation.

B. Conflicting Provisions. If any provisions of this code conflict with each other, accepted rules of statutory construction shall be applied to resolve the conflict.

C. Definitions. Unless expressly otherwise provided, definitions given within a chapter, article or section shall apply only to words or phrases used in the chapter, article or section.

D. Gender. Words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter.

E. Joint Authority. Words purporting to give a joint authority to three or more officers or other persons shall be construed as giving such authority to a majority of such officers or persons.

F. Number. Words used in the singular shall include the plural and the plural includes the singular, except as otherwise provided.

G. Tense. Words used in the past or present tense shall include the future as well as the past and present, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

H. Time. Words stating a time or hour of a day shall mean the official time of the City.

(Ord. 1092 (part), 1989; prior code § 1-7)