Applicability.
El Paso City Code § 21.10.020
in effect21.10.020 - Applicability.
A. The following general rules of construction shall apply to the regulations of this title.
1. The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
2. Words used in the present tense include the past and future tenses, and the future the present.
3. The word "shall" is always mandatory. The word "may" is permissive.
4. The word "building" or "structure" includes any part thereof, and the word "structure" includes the word "building."
5. Words and terms not defined herein shall be interpreted in accord with Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
6. Terms used throughout this title may be defined in Chapter 21.70, Definitions of Terms. Chapter 21.70 contains regulatory language that is integral to this title. In the event of conflicts between these definitions and those of the existing local land development codes, those of this title shall take precedence.
B. Title 19 (Subdivision) and Title 20 (Zoning) of the El Paso City Code ("Existing Local Land Development Codes") shall continue to be applicable to issues not covered by this title. The requirement for land studies are superseded by the regulating plan, as approved by city council, for new community plans and infill community plans. The landscaping provisions of this title shall take precedence over similar provisions in Title 18, Sections 18.46.060, 18.46.080, 18.46.090, 18.46.140 and 18.46.150, Alternative Compliance.
(Ord. 16945 § 2 (part), 2008) (Ord. No. 17542, § 2, 4-26-2011)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT21SMCO_CH21.10GEALPL_21.10.020APFetched: 10/28/2026