§ 78-164. Definitions and rules of construction.
(a)
Rules of construction. For the purpose of this article certain rules of construction apply to the text, as follows:
(1)
Words used in the present tense include the future tense, and the singular includes the plural, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(2)
The term "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary; the word "may" or "should" is permissive.
(3)
Any word or term not interpreted or defined by this article shall carry the meaning of common or standard utilization.
(b)
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Assessor means the person hired to do the city assessing, and in charge of the assessing department.
Board of appeals means the city board of zoning appeals.
Division or divide means to separate into parts or parcels by virtue of change of ownership, separation on the tax rolls, or any other means, any parcel of land.
Owner means any person who holds the legal title, or the equitable title, the equitable title being evidenced by a duly executed land contract signed by the holders of legal title, or by a duly executed purchase agreement signed by the owners of legal title, and if there are holders of both legal and equitable title, the owner shall be construed to mean all of such persons. Wherever the word "owner" appears in this article, all persons holding any legal or equitable interest shall be deemed referred to, and if signatures are required, all of such persons shall be deemed as required to sign.
Planning commission means the city planning commission.
Registered land surveyor or civil engineer means a person so licensed by the state.
Zoning administrator means the person hired by the city manager or appointed by the city manager to administer and enforce the provisions of the zoning ordinance.
(Ord. of 6-21-93, § 201.0)
Cross reference
Definitions generally, § 1-2.