§ 35-107. Rules of Construction.

Interpretation and application of the provisions of this chapter shall be regarded as the basic and minimum requirements for the protection of public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience, prosperity and welfare. This chapter shall be liberally interpreted in order to further its underlying purposes. The meaning of any and all words, terms or phrases in this chapter shall be construed in accordance with Appendix "A" hereto, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety herein.

This chapter contains numerous graphics, pictures, illustrations and drawings in order to assist the reader in understanding and applying the chapter. However, in the event that conflicts of standards and requirements of chapter 35 occur it shall be noted that the following order of precedence takes place:

1.

Written text, excluding text in italics, takes precedence over tables, maps and graphics figures.

2.

Tables take precedence over maps and graphic figures.

When the term days appears in this chapter relative to the technical review process for a subdivision plat or any other plat, unless specifically noted as working days, the term days shall be interpreted to mean calendar days. If the reference to days [is] for a period of time less than six (6) days, the term shall be interpreted as working days.

(Ord. No. 96624 § 2) (Ord. No. 2006-11-30-1333, § 2, 11-30-06)