Chapter 1.16
DEFINITIONS—INTERPRETATIONS
Sections:
1.16.020 Grammatical interpretations.
1.16.010 Definitions.
Except as otherwise specifically defined in this code or indicated by the context, words used in the code or ordinances of the city shall have their ordinary dictionary meanings.
“By law” denotes applicable federal law, the Constitution of the United States of America, the constitution of the state of Alaska, statutes and regulations of the state of Alaska, applicable common law and the Dillingham Municipal Code;
“City” means the city of Dillingham, Alaska;
“Code” means the Dillingham Municipal Code;
“Majority” means a simple majority;
“Person” includes corporations, companies, partnerships, firms, associations, organizations, business trusts and societies, and natural persons;
“Personal property” means tangible property other than real property, such as goods and stock in trade, machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, motor vehicles, boats, vessels and aircraft;
“Property” means real and personal property;
“Real property” means land and improvements and all possessory rights and privileges appurtenant to the property, and includes personal property affixed to the land or improvements; and
“State” means the state of Alaska. (Ord. 77-5 § 2 (part), 1977; Ord. 84-8, 1984; Ord. 86-7 § 1, 1986.)
1.16.020 Grammatical interpretations.
A. Tense: Words in the present tense include the past and future tense, and words in the future tense include the present tense.
B. Number: Words in the singular number include the plural, and words in the plural number include the singular.
C. Gender: Words of the masculine gender include the feminine and the neuter and when the sense so indicates, words in the neuter gender may refer to any gender. (Ord. 77-5 § 2 (part), 1977; Ord. 84-8, 1984; Ord. 86-7 § 1, 1986.)