7.1. WORD USAGE AND CONSTRUCTION OF

All terms, phrases, and expressions in this Code shall be construed according to the general purpose and intent set out in Section 1.3., Purpose of this Code, and the additional specific purpose statements contained throughout this Code.

In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this Code and any heading, drawing, table, figure, commentary block or illustration, the text shall control.

Unless otherwise specifically indicated, lists of items or examples that use terms such as “including” and “such as,” or similar language, are intended to provide examples, not to be exhaustive lists of all possibilities.

References to days are calendar days unless otherwise stated. The time in which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last day. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or holiday observed by the County, that day shall be excluded.

Whenever reference is made to any portion of this Code, the reference applies to this Code as adopted and any amendments or additions hereafter made.

Whenever reference is made to a resolution, ordinance, statute, regulation, or document, such reference shall be construed as a reference to the most recent edition of such regulation (as amended), resolution, ordinance, statute, regulation, or document, unless otherwise specifically stated.

Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases that may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such meaning.

All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which references are made are those of Sacramento County, unless otherwise indicated.

The words “shall,” “will,” and “must” are always mandatory. The words “may” and “should” are advisory and discretionary terms.

Unless the context clearly suggests the contrary, conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:

7.1.10.A.

“And” indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions or events apply.

7.1.10.B.

“Or” indicates that one or more of the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events applies.

Words used in one tense (past, present or future) include all other tenses, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary. The singular includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular.

[ADDED 07-16-2020]

Where any provision of this Code requires calculation to determine applicable requirements, any fractional/decimal results of the calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole number, (0.5 or more shall be rounded up and less than 0.5 shall be rounded down). This rule does not apply to density calculations for residential projects (see Section 7.1.13).

[ADDED 07-16-2020]

The number of residential units shall not exceed the maximum allowable density per acre for the zone district within which the project is located and which has a specified density maximum. Therefore, any fractional dwelling count shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number to ensure compliance with maximum density, except as follows:

7.1.13.A.

For projects eligible for a State density bonus pursuant to CA GOV §65915 or any successor statute, or Section 6.5.4 (Affordable Housing Incentive Program), any fractional number of permitted bonus density units shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

7.1.13.B.

For land division projects in RD zoning districts resulting in four or fewer residential lots the maximum allowable density per acre for the zone district shall not apply, so long as all of the resulting lots meet the minimum lot area, width, and frontage requirements for the zone district. A Special Development Permit to deviate from these standards does not constitute compliance with this provision.