Sierra Madre Municipal Code Ch. 1.08 Rules of Construction

Unless the context of this code clearly otherwise requires, the rules of construction and definitions, hereinafter set forth, shall govern the construction of the code. The provisions of this code and all proceedings under it are to be construed with a view to effectuate its objects and to promote justice.

(Prior code § 1200)

Article and section headings contained in this chapter shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of any article or section of this code.

(Prior code § 1201)

This code shall refer only to the omission or commission of acts within the territorial limits of the city and to that territory outside of the city over which the city has jurisdiction or control by virtue of the Constitution, or any law, or by reason of ownership or control of property.

(Prior code § 1202)

Whenever in this code any act or omission is made unlawful, it shall be unlawful to cause, permit, aid, abet, suffer or conceal such act or omission.

(Prior code § 1203)

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.

(Prior code § 1204)

Writing includes any form of recorded message capable of comprehension by ordinary visual means. Whenever any notice, report, statement or record is required or authorized by this code it shall be made in writing in the English language unless it is expressly provided in this code to the contrary.

(Prior code § 1205)

Whenever a reference is made to any portion of this code, or to any ordinance of this city, the reference shall be deemed to apply to all amendments and additions thereto now or hereby after made.

(Prior code § 1206)

Whenever written notice is required to be given under this code, unless a contrary provision is specifically made, such notice shall be given: (1) by personal delivery thereof to the person to be notified or (2) by deposit in the United States Postal Service, in a sealed envelope, or postal card, postage prepaid, addressed to such person to be notified, at his/her 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 of such notice shall be deemed to have been completed at the time of deposit thereof in the postal service, or at the time of personal service.

(Prior code § 1207)