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General Rules of Interpretation of Ordinances

San Diego Municipal Code § 11.0209
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§11.0209 General Rules of Interpretation of Ordinances For purposes of this Municipal Code: (a) Any gender includes the other gender. (b) “Shall” is mandatory; “may” is permissive. (c) The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular. (d) Words used in the present tense include the past and future tense and vice versa. (e) Words and phrases used in this Code and not specifically defined shall be construed according to the context and approved usage of the language. (“General Rules of Interpretation of Ordinances” added 8–10–1993 by O-17956 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter01/Ch01Art01Division02.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/28/2026

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