1.01.040 Definitions and Construction.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases as used in the ordinances of Larkspur shall have the meaning and construction given in this section:
“City” means the City of Larkspur.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City of Larkspur.
“Code” means the Larkspur Municipal Code.
“County” means the County of Marin.
Gender. The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
Number. The singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular.
“Oath” includes affirmation.
“Person” means any natural person, firm, association, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership, organization, club, company, corporation, business trust, or their manager, lessee, agent, servant, officer, or employee of any of them.
Shall, May. Shall is mandatory, and may is permissive.
“State” means the State of California.
Tenses. The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future tense includes the present tense.
Title of Office. The use of the title of any officer, employee, department, board or commission means that officer, employee, department, board or commission of the City of Larkspur. (Ord. 1030 § 2(1), 2018; Ord. 345 § 1 (part), 1967)