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1.01.050 Grammatical Interpretation.

City Code Section

(Amended by Ordinance 191988, effective January 3, 2025.)

The following grammatical rules apply in this Code.

  1. A. Gender. Any gender includes other genders;
  2. B. Singular and plural. The singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular;
  3. C. Tenses. Words used in one tense include any other tenses as the context may require;
  4. D. Use of words and phrases. Words and phrases used in this Code and not specifically defined must be construed according to the context and approved usage of the language.
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