Chapter 19.01
INTRODUCTION

Sections:

19.01.010    Intent.

19.01.020    Rules of interpretation.

19.01.010 Intent.

The purpose of this title is to combine and consolidate the application, review, and approval procedures for land development in the town of Skykomish so that these procedures are clear, concise, and understandable. It is further intended to comply with state guidelines for expediting development review and integrating environmental review and land use development plans. Final decision on development proposals shall be made within 120 days of the date of the letter of completeness except as provided in SMC 19.09.060. (Ord. 361 § 1, 2005)

19.01.020 Rules of interpretation.

(1) For the purposes of the development regulations, all words used in the development regulations shall have their normal and customary meanings, unless specifically defined otherwise in this title.

(2) Words used in the present tense include the future.

(3) The plural includes the singular and vice versa.

(4) The words “will” and “shall” are mandatory.

(5) The word “may” indicates that discretion is allowed.

(6) The word “used” includes designed, intended, or arranged to be used.

(7) The masculine gender includes the feminine and vice versa. (Ord. 361 § 1, 2005)