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§ 220-21. Definitions and word usage.

A. Words used in the present tense include the past and future tense; the singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular; the word "shall" is mandatory, and the words "should" and "may" are permissive.

B. In the event of conflicting provisions in the text of this regulation, the more restrictive shall apply.

C. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

ENGINEER
The City Engineer or other engineer retained by the City Council for engineering services in connection with subdivision plats, including establishment of grades, preparation of standards and specifications for improvements required to be installed by subdividers, and checking plats and surveys for accuracy.
SUBDIVIDER
Any person, firm, corporation, partnership or association who causes land to be divided, platted or planned into a subdivision for himself or others.
SUBDIVISION
See definition in § 220-9. Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).