17.08.020 General rules for construction of language.
This section is included in your selections.
A. The particular shall control the general.
B. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of any provision and any caption or illustration, the text shall control.
C. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word “may” is discretionary.
D. The word “permitted” means permitted without the requirement for a use permit, but subject to all applicable regulations.
E. The words “conditionally permitted” mean permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit, and subject to all other applicable regulations.
F. All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which reference is made are those of the City of Sebastopol unless otherwise indicated. (Ord. 1111, 2018)