Chapter 1.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

For the purpose of this code, certain words and phrases are defined and certain provisions shall be construed as in this section set out, unless it shall be apparent from their context that a different meaning is intended, or unless a different meaning is specifically defined and more particularly directed to the use of such words or phrases.

"City" means the city of Orland.

"Council" means the council of the city of Orland.

"County" means the county of Glenn.

"Oath" means and includes affirmation.

"Owner," applied to a building or land, means and includes any part owner, joint owner, tenant, tenant in common, joint tenant, or the whole or a part of such building or land.

"Person" means and includes any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, company or corporation.

"Shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive.

"State" means the state of California.

"Street" means and includes all streets, highways, avenues, lanes, alleys, courts, places, squares, curbs, or other public ways in this city, which have been or may hereafter be, dedicated and open to public use, or such other public property so designated in any law of this state.

"Tenant or occupant," applied to a building or land, means and includes any person who occupies the whole or part of such building or land, whether alone or with others.

(Prior code §§ 1202, 1211—1220)

Words and phrases used in this code, and not specifically defined, shall be construed according to the context and approved usage of the language.

(Prior code § 1201)

A.

Gender. Any gender includes the other genders.

B.

Number. The singular number includes the plural; the plural number includes the singular.

C.

Tenses. The present tense includes the past and future tenses, the future tense includes the present.

(Prior code §§ 1208—1210)

Chapter, article and section headings 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 or section of this code.

(Prior code § 1203)

Whenever a reference is made to any portion of this code, or to any ordinance of this city, the reference applies to all amendments and additions now or hereafter made.

(Prior code § 1205)

Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty imposed upon a public officer or employee, the power may be exercised or the duty 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.

(Prior code § 1204)

The provisions of this code and all proceedings under it are to be liberally construed, with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice. Such provisions, insofar as they are substantially the same as ordinances heretofore adopted by the city, shall be construed as continuations thereof and not as new enactments.

(Prior code § 1200)

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 with postage prepaid, addressed to such person to be notified, at such person's last known business or residence address as the same appears in the public records of the city 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 United States mail.

(Prior code § 1206)

Proof of giving any notice may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the city, or by affidavit of any person over the age of eighteen (18) years, which shows service in conformity with this code, or other provision of law applicable to the subject matter concerned.

(Prior code § 1207)