Chapter 1.02
DEFINITIONS
Sections
1.02.010 Use of words and phrases.
1.02.010 Use of words and phrases.
As used in the ordinances of the city or this code, unless the context or subject matter clearly requires otherwise:
(1) The words or phrases defined in this section shall have the indicated meanings; and
(2) Pronouns of the masculine or feminine gender are read to include both the masculine and feminine gender; and
(3) The words and phrases in the plural number include the singular number and words and phrases in the singular number include the plural number; and
(4) The words and phrases in the present tense include the past and future tenses and words and phrases in the future tense include the present tense; and
(5) The use of the title of an agency, board, commission, department, employee, or officer means that agency, board, commission, department, employee, or officer of the city unless otherwise specifically designated. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(1), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(1).]
1.02.020 Across.
“Across” includes along, in, or upon. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(2), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(2).]
1.02.030 Business.
“Business” means any kind of enterprise, establishment, occupation, profession, vocation, and all other kinds of activities and matters, conducted for private profit or benefit, either directly or indirectly, anywhere within the jurisdiction of the city. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(3), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(3).]
1.02.040 CFR.
“CFR” means the “Code of Federal Regulations.” [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(4), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(4).]
1.02.050 City.
“City” means the city of Des Moines, Washington or the area within the territorial limits of the city of Des Moines, Washington and the territory outside the city over which the city has jurisdiction or control because of any constitutional or statutory provision. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(5), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(5).]
1.02.060 City council.
“City council” means the city council of the city. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(6), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(6).]
1.02.070 Code.
“Code” means the “Des Moines Municipal Code.” [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(7), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(7).]
1.02.080 County.
“County” means the county of King, Washington. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(8), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(8).]
1.02.090 Days.
“Days” means calendar days. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(9), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(9).]
1.02.100 Engage in.
“Engage in” means operate. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(10), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(10).]
1.02.110 Ex officio.
“Ex officio” means because of office. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(11), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(11).]
1.02.120 Goods.
“Goods” includes wares and merchandise. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(12), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(12).]
1.02.130 KCC.
“KCC” means the “King County Code.” [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(13), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(13).]
1.02.140 Legal holidays.
“Legal holidays” means those holidays specified in RCW 1.16.050 as presently constituted or as may be subsequently amended. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(14), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(14).]
1.02.150 May.
“May” is permissive. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(15), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(15).]
1.02.160 Must.
“Must” is mandatory. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(16), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(16).]
1.02.170 Oath.
“Oath” includes affirmation. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(17), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(17).]
1.02.180 Occupant.
“Occupant” includes, when pertaining to a building or land, a person who occupies the whole or part of such building or land, whether alone or with others. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(18), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(18).]
1.02.190 Operate.
“Operate” includes carry on, keep, conduct, maintain, or cause to be kept or maintained. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(19), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(19).]
1.02.200 Owner.
“Owner” includes, when pertaining to a building, structure, or land, a part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, tenant in partnership, joint tenant, purchaser and seller under a real estate contract, or tenant of the entirety, of the whole or part of such building, structure, or land. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(20), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(20).]
1.02.210 Person.
“Person” means a natural person, association, business trust, club, company, corporation, firm, governmental entity, joint stock company, joint venture, marital community, organization, partnership, society, trust, or the agent, employee, factor, lessee, manager, officer, personal representative, servant, or trustee of any of them. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(21), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(21).]
1.02.220 RCW.
“RCW” means the “Revised Code of Washington.” [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(22), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(22).]
1.02.230 Sale.
“Sale” includes a sale, exchange, barter, or offer for sale. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(23), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(23).]
1.02.240 Shall.
“Shall” is mandatory. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(24), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(24).]
1.02.250 State.
“State” means the state of Washington, United States of America. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(25), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(25).]
1.02.260 Street.
“Street” includes all alleys, avenues, boulevards, bridges, circles, county roads, courts, curbs, drives, federal highways, freeways, land path, lanes, parkways, places, public roads, public streets, public ways, sidewalks, squares, state highways, streets, ways, or other public rights-of-way in the city that have been or may hereafter be dedicated and open to public use, or such other public property so designated in any law of this state. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(26), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(26).]
1.02.270 Tenant.
“Tenant” means occupant. [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(27), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(27).]
1.02.280 USC.
“USC” means the “United States Code.” [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(28), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(28).]
1.02.290 WAC.
“WAC” means the “Washington Administrative Code.” [Ord. 1134 § 1(2), 1995; Ord. 993 § 1(29), 1992. Prior Ord. 286 § 5, 1970. Formerly 1.01.050(29).]