Ventura Municipal Code Ch. 1.10 Definitions

A. Generally. As used in this code, unless a different meaning is apparent from the context or is specified elsewhere in the code:

“City” means the city of San Buenaventura, and geographically means the area within the territorial city limits of the city of San Buenaventura and such territory outside of this city over which the city has jurisdiction or control by virtue of any constitutional provision or any law.

“Council” means the city council of this city.

“Oath” includes affirmation.

“Person” means natural person, firm, corporation, organization, company, association, business trust, joint-stock organization, partnership, joint venture, club, or the agent, servant, manager, officer, employee or lessee of any of them.

“Section, article, chapter and title” means, respectively, section, article, chapter and title of this code.

“Written” includes printed, typewritten, mimeographed or multigraphed.

B. Civil Code Provisions. The provisions of the Civil Code of California, Sections 13 and 1645, are hereby adopted in the interpretation of words and phrases, unless otherwise provided herein.

C. Nontechnical Meaning. Words and phrases used in this code and not specifically defined shall be construed according to the context and approved usage of the language. (Code 1971, § 10)