(1) All words used within this code have their normal and customary meanings unless specifically provided otherwise.

(2) Statements of purpose, policy, or intent throughout this code are explanatory but not by themselves binding.

(3) Words used in the present tense include the past and the future tenses and vice versa.

(4) Singular words include the plural, and the plural the singular.

(5) Any gender includes the other genders.

(6) Distances are measured horizontally unless provided otherwise.

(7) The use of the title of any officer, employee, department, board, or commission means that officer, employee, department, board, or commission of the city. (Ord. 1512 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).