Chapter 1.04 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

1.04.010 - Rules of construction.#

In the construction of this code and all ordinances amendatory thereof, the following rules shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the legislative body or contrary to the context of the ordinance.

The singular number includes the plural.

Words used in the masculine gender comprehend as well the feminine and neuter.

"Business" means and includes any trade, profession, calling, activity, operation or enterprise for which a license is required.

"Highway" and "road" mean and include public bridges and may be held equivalent to the words "county road" and "state road."

"License" means and includes certificate of license.

"Owner," applied to a building or land, means and includes any part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, joint tenant or lessee of the whole or any part of such building or land.

"Person" means and includes bodies politic and corporate, partnerships, associations and companies.

"Property" means and includes both real and personal property.

"Street" means and includes alleys, lanes, courts, public places and sidewalks.

"Tenant" or "occupant," applied to a building or land, means and includes any person who occupies the whole or any part of such building or land either alone or with others.

(Ord. 2005-15 (part): prior code § 1-1-5)

1.04.020 - Conflict of provisions.#

Where it appears that a provision of this code regulates in an area governed by the United States Constitution, the Constitution of the State of Utah or competing federal or state law or regulation, the provision should be construed as narrowly as possible to avoid a conflict with those superior bodies of law. If portions of a particular provision of this code may be severed from the whole without completely eviscerating the purpose of the provision, a reviewing court of law may sever the offensive portion. If there are conflicting provisions of law within this code, the provision that is most particular to the subject matter at issue shall govern over a less specific provision.

(Ord. 2005-15 (part): prior code § 1-1-9)