Article 17: Article 17 Definitions

Sec. 17.1. Word Usage

For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain terms are defined as indicated in this section. These definitions and all other provisions of this Ordinance are subject to the following rules of interpretation:

A. The present tense includes the past and future tenses and the future tense includes the present, unless stated otherwise.

B. The singular number includes the plural number and vice-versa.

C. The word "shall" is mandatory.

D. The word "buildingClosed As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable." includes the word "structureClosed A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways.."

E. Any term not herein defined shall be as defined elsewhere in the County or City Code or, if not defined elsewhere in the County or City Code, as defined in Webster's New International Dictionary, most recent edition, unless the result does not effectuate the intent of the governing bodies, leads to absurd or illogical results, or is inconsistent with the surrounding textual context.

F. The time within which any act required by this Ordinance is to be performed shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last day, unless the last day is a Saturday or Sunday or a holiday declared by the United States Congress or the State of North Carolina, in which event it shall also be excluded.

G. The word "personClosed Any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, interstate body, or other legal entity." or “applicant” includes individuals, firms, partnerships, joint ventures, trusts, trustees, estates, corporations, associations and any other similar entities.

H. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this Code and any caption, illustration or table, the text shall control.