Chapter 18.76
INTERPRETATION OF CODE

Sections

18.76.010    Interpretation.

18.76.020    Provisions not affected by headings.

18.76.010 Interpretation.

(1) In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare.

(2) Interpretation of Title 14 DMMC (Buildings and Construction), Title 16 DMMC (Environment), Title 17 DMMC (Subdivisions), or Title 18 DMMC (Zoning) shall be responsibility of the community development director.

(3) Interpretations of Title 14 DMMC (Buildings and Construction), Title 16 DMMC (Environment), Title 17 DMMC (Subdivisions), or Title 18 DMMC (Zoning) may be initiated by the submittal of a written request to the city manager.

(4) Requests for interpretations of code shall be processed as a Type I land use action.

(5) The city manager shall periodically submit to the city council a summary of the interpretations requested and the corresponding interpretations made by the community development director. As needed, the summary shall include recommendations regarding the need for textual code amendments that would clarify DMMC provisions. [Ord. 1174 § 70, 1996; Ord. 175 § 1(24.64.010), 1964.]

18.76.020 Provisions not affected by headings.

Chapter and section headings contained in this title shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of any section hereof. [Ord. 175 § 1(24.64.020), 1964.]