Burbank Municipal Code Art. 2 Rules of Construction

The headings of chapters, articles, divisions and sections contained in this code shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of any chapter, article, division or section thereof. [Formerly numbered Section 1-16; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; amended by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

The provisions of this code and all proceedings under it are to be construed so as to give effect to the objectives of this code and to promote justice. [Formerly numbered Section 1-17; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; amended by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

[Formerly numbered Section 1-18; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; deleted by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

This code shall refer only to the omission or commission of acts within the territorial limits of the City and to that territory outside this City over which the City has jurisdiction or control by virtue of any Constitutional or Charter provisions, or any law. [Formerly numbered Section 1-19; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; amended by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

Any reference to an ordinance or Charter in this code shall mean such ordinance or Charter of the City of Burbank. [Formerly numbered Section 1-20; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; amended by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

Any reference in this code to an ordinance or provisions of this code, or any reference to a state code section incorporated by reference, shall mean such ordinance or provision as now or hereafter amended. Reference to any section of this code shall be understood to refer to and include the penalty section relating thereto, unless otherwise expressly provided. In case of the amendment of any section of this code, containing provisions for which a penalty is provided in another section, the penalty so provided in such other section shall be held to relate to the section so amended, whether reenacted in the amendatory ordinance or not, unless such penalty is specifically repealed therein. [Formerly numbered Section 1-21; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; amended by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

[Formerly numbered Section 1-22; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; deleted by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

Whenever a power is granted to or a duty is imposed upon a public officer or employee, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of such officer or employee or by a person otherwise duly authorized pursuant to law or ordinance, unless this code expressly provides otherwise. [Formerly numbered Section 1-23; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; amended by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

Whenever in this code any act or omission is made unlawful, it shall include causing, allowing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering, or concealing the fact of such act or omission. [Formerly numbered Section 1-24; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; amended by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

[Formerly numbered Section 1-25; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058; eff. 2/21/87; deleted by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

All notices, reports, statements, applications or records required or authorized by this code shall be made in writing in the English language unless it is expressly provided otherwise. [Formerly numbered Section 1-26; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; amended by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]

Whenever a notice is required to be given under this code, unless different provisions herein are otherwise specifically made, such notice may be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be notified or by deposit in the United States mail in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to such person to be notified at their last known business or residence address as the same appears in the public records or other records pertaining to the matter to which such notice is directed. Service by mail shall be deemed to have been completed at the time of deposit in the post office, or any United States mailbox. Proof of giving any notice may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of this City or by affidavit of any person over the age of eighteen (18) years, which shows service in conformity with this code or other provisions of law applicable to the subject matter concerned. [Formerly numbered Section 1-27; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; amended by Ord. No. 3593, eff. 3/9/02.]