General rules of construction.
Omaha Municipal Code § 55-12
in effectSec. 55-12. - General rules of construction.
The following general rules of construction apply to the text of this chapter:
(a) Illustrations. In the case of any real or apparent conflict between the text of this chapter and any illustration explaining the text, the text shall apply.
(b) Conjunctions. Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the following conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
(1) "And" indicates that all connected items or provisions apply.
(2) "Or" indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply singly or in any combination.
(3) "Either…or" indicates that the connected items or provisions shall apply singly but not in combination.
(c) Referenced agencies. Unless otherwise indicated, all public officials, bodies and agencies referred to in this chapter are those of the city.
(Code 1980, § 55-12; Ord. No. 33743, § 2, 12-12-95)
Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH55ZO_ARTIIDE_S55-12GERUCOFetched: 10/28/2026
