14.06.010 Rules of Construction and Interpretation.
(1) All provisions, terms, phrases and expressions contained in this Title shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes set forth herein.
For the purpose of this Title, certain words and terms shall be interpreted as follows:
(2) Words used in the present tense include the future unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(3) Words in the singular number include the plural and the plural includes the singular as the context and application of this Title may reasonably suggest.
(4) Words which are not included herein, but are defined in the International Building Code, shall have the meaning as defined within the International Building Code.
(5) Chapter and section headings contained herein shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of any chapter or section herein.
(6) When a period of time is prescribed or allowed by this Title, the computation of days shall be in accordance with the following:
(a) In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this Title, the day of the act, event, or default from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day which is not a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday.
(b) When a period of time prescribed or allowed is less than seven (7) days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall be excluded in the computation.
(c) When a period of time is prescribed such period shall be for consecutive calendar days unless the basis of computation is expressly otherwise.
(7) Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows.
(a) “And” indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.
(b) “Or” indicates that one (1) or more of the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.
(c) “Either . . . or” indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singly but not in combination.
(8) The word “shall” is always mandatory. The word “should” means the matter described ought to be accomplished if reasonable and possible under the circumstances. The word “may” is permissive.
(9) Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common use and understanding of the language, but technical words and phrases which have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such meaning.
(10) In determining compliance with the numerical requirements of this Title, any computation or measurement resulting in a fractional number shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
(11) All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which reference is made are those of the City of Provo, Utah unless otherwise indicated.
(12) Whenever a provision appears requiring the Mayor, head of a department, or some other officer or employee to do some act or perform some duty, it shall be construed to authorize such officer to designate, delegate, and authorize professional-level subordinates to perform the required act or duty unless the terms of the provision or section specify otherwise.