§ 34-198. Rules of interpretation

(a) Generally. In the interpretation and application of this article, all provisions shall be liberally construed in favor of the objectives and purposes of the county and deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under statute.

(b) Responsibility. In the event that any question arises concerning the application of regulations, performance standards, definitions, development criteria or any other provision of this article, the planning director shall be responsible for interpretation. Responsibility for interpretation by the planning director shall be limited to standards, regulations, and requirements of this article, but shall not be construed as overriding the responsibility given to the commissioner, planning commission or official named in other divisions or sections of the article.

(c) Computation of time. The time within which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first and including the last day. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, that day shall be excluded.

(d) Gender. Words importing the masculine gender shall be construed to include the feminine and neuter.

(e) Number. Words in the singular shall include the plural and words in the plural shall include the singular.

(f) Written or in writing. The term "written" or "in writing" shall be construed to include any representation of words, letters or agreements, whether by printing or otherwise.

(g) Year and day. The term "year" shall mean a calendar year, unless otherwise indicated, and the term "day" shall mean a working day, unless a calendar day is indicated.

(h) Headings. The headings of this article are intended only for convenience in identifying its various provisions, and shall not affect the substance of the article or any provisions thereof.

(i) Non-technical and technical terms. The ordinary signification shall be applied to all words, except words of art or words connected with a particular trade or subject matter, which shall have the signification attached to them by experts in such trade or with reference to such subject matter.

(j) Boundaries. Interpretations regarding boundaries of land use districts shall be made in accordance with the following:

(1) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following any street shall be construed as following the centerline of the street.

(2) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following any plotted lot line or other property line shall be construed as following such line.

(3) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following section lines, half section lines or quadrant section lines shall be construed as following such line.

(4) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following natural features shall be construed as following such features.

(5) Where a district boundary line, as appearing on the zoning map, divides a lot in single ownership at the time of enactment, the district requirements for the least restricted portion of such lot shall be deemed to apply to the whole thereof, provided that such extensions shall not include any part of such a lot more than 200 feet beyond the district boundary line, so long as this use does not infringe on the buffer as otherwise provided in this article.

(k) Repeal of prior provisions. Any ordinances and provisions in conflict with these regulations are hereby repealed as of the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived.

(l) Robert's Rules of Order. On all procedural matters, the county planning commission shall follow Robert's Rules of Order.

(Ord. of 7-20-1994, § 1.06)