11.02 - Interpretation
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Section 11.02: Interpretation
Subdivision 1
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall be used in the
interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter. Words used in the present tense
shall include the future tense, the singular number shall include the plural, the
plural the singular; the word "person" shall include a firm, association, organization,
partnership, trust, company, or corporation; the words "used" or "occupied" include
the words "intended, designed, or arranged to be used or occupied"; the word
"shall" or "will" is mandatory; and the word "may" is permissive. Any other words
used and not defined herein shall be construed as having the commonly accepted
meaning as defined in a standard dictionary.
Source: Ordinance No. 585
Effective Date: 1-14-83
Subdivision 2
In order to meet front yard, side yard and rear yard setbacks of five feet or greater
required by this Chapter, landowners may compute the distance between their
structure and the property line by rounding-up to the next whole foot, for example,
fourteen (14.0) feet or greater may be rounded to fifteen (15.0) feet.
Source: Ordinance 292, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 3-12-04
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