Chapter 16.08
DEFINITIONS

Sections:

16.08.010    Undefined words and phrases.

16.08.010 Undefined words and phrases.

A. Except where specifically defined in RIMC Title 14, and any other ordinances, laws and/or regulations of the city, all words used in this title shall carry their customary meanings. The definition of any word or phrase not listed in the above sources that is in question when administering this title shall be defined from one of the following sources. Said sources shall be utilized by finding the desired definition from source number one, but if it is not available there, then source number two may be used and so on. The sources are as follows:

1. Any city of Rock Island resolution, ordinance, code, regulation or formally adopted comprehensive plan, shoreline master program or other formally adopted land use plan;

2. Any statute or regulation of the state of Washington;

3. Legal definitions from Washington common law or a law dictionary;

4. The common dictionary.

B. Words used in the present tense include the future; the plural includes the singular; the word “shall” is always mandatory; the word “may” denotes a use of discretion in making a decision; the words “used” or “occupied” shall be considered as though followed by the words “or intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied.” (Ord. 01-062 § 4).