§ 34-573. Rules of construction.

The following rules of construction shall apply in this article:

(1)

The particular shall control the general.

(2)

In case of any difference in meaning or implication between the text of this article and any caption, illustration or table, the text of this article shall apply.

(3)

The term "lot" shall mean the same as the term "plot" or "parcel." The term "building" includes any structure other than a boundary, fence or wall.

(4)

The term "use" or "occupied" shall include the terms "intended, utilized or designed," or "arranged to be used or occupied."

(5)

The use of the term "include" or "to be included" shall not be limited to specified examples, but the meaning is extended to all other instances of a like kind.

(6)

Unless clearly indicated to the contrary, the use of the expressions "and, or" and "either, or" shall be interpreted as follows:

a.

"And" indicates that all designated items shall apply.

b.

"Or" indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions or events may apply singularly or in any combination.

c.

"Either, or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singularly, but not in combination.

(Code 1994, § 30-399)