CHAPTER 03 Title 1 Definitions and Construction Rules
CHAPTER 3
DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTIONAL RULES
SECTION:
1-3-1: General Constructional Rule
1-3-2: Plural and Singular Words
1-3-3: Masculine and Feminine Gender
1-3-4: Priority of Ordinance
1-3-5: Definitions
1-3-6: Captions
1-3-1: GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONAL RULE: Except as expressly stated in this
Code, all words shall have their ordinary, generally accepted meaning.
1-3-2: PLURAL AND SINGULAR WORDS: Whenever any word in this Code is
used in either the singular or plural form, then such word shall be deemed to include both
the plural and singular forms of such word, unless the context indicates an intent
otherwise.
1-3-3: MASCULINE AND FEMININE GENDER: When any person is referred to
in any section of this Code by use of the masculine gender, then such reference shall be
deemed to include the feminine gender unless the context indicates an intent otherwise.
1-3-4: PRIORITY OF ORDINANCE: In the event of any discrepancy or conflict
between this Code and any ordinance passing or amending the same section of this
Code, then the provisions of the ordinance shall prevail.
1-3-5: DEFINITIONS: Whenever the following words or terms are used in this
Code, they shall have the meanings ascribed below, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
AGENT: A person acting on behalf of another.
BUILDING OFFICIAL OR INSPECTOR: An Individual or organization designated by the
City to perform inspection and related services under this ordinance.
CITY: The City of Ammon, County of Bonneville, State of Idaho.
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CITY ATTORNEY: An attorney appointed by the Mayor, with consent of the Council, to
provide general counsel and legal assistance to the City as set forth in the City's formal
job description, and when separately retained by the Mayor or City Council to prosecute
or defend all civil actions in which the City is a party.
CITY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY: An attorney appointed by the Mayor to prosecute
violations of this Code, and misdemeanor and infractions under the State Code
COUNCIL: The lawfully elected City Council of the City.
CRIME: An act in violation of this Code or of the statutes of the State of Idaho.
FELONY: A crime as defined under the Idaho Code, Section 18-111.
3INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE: The International Building Code as adopted by
ordinance of the City.
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE: The International Fire code as adopted by ordinance of
the City.
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE: The International Mechanical Code as
adopted by ordinance of the City.
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE: The International Residential Code as
adopted by ordinance of the City.
INFRACTION: A civil public offense, not constituting a crime, which is punishable only
by a penalty up to but not exceeding the maximum amount allowed by State Code 18-
113A and for which no incarceration may be imposed.
LICENSE: The permission granted for the carrying on of a business, trade, profession
or occupation.
MISDEMEANOR: Every crime except a felony.
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE: The National Electric Code as adopted by ordinance of
the City
NOTICE: Unless provided otherwise in the Ammon City Code, notice shall be deemed as
complete upon delivery to a person over the age of 18 at the residence or business of the
person receiving said notice or placing of said notice in the mail of the United States Postal
Service.
OCCUPANT: Any person who occupies the whole or any part of such building or land
whether alone or with others.
OFFENSE: A crime or other violation of this Code.
OPERATOR: The person who is generally in charge of or responsible for conducting
any business, profession, or enterprise.
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OWNER: Any person owning real or personal property, including any part owner, joint
owner, tenant in common, joint tenant, remainder man, or person holding a life estate or
reversionary interest of any kind.
PERSON: A human being and any public or private corporation, firm, partnership, trust,
estate, sole proprietorship, association, organization, government, or any other entity
recognized under Idaho law.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: Money, goods, chattels, effects, rights in action, and all
written instruments evidencing any pecuniary obligation.
RIGHT OF WAY: The privilege of the immediate use of the roadway or other property.
STATE: The State of Idaho.
STREET: All public roads, ways, alleys, and rights of way used for the movement of
vehicular traffic, including any public sidewalks adjacent thereto.
TENANT: Any person who occupies any building or real property for a consideration to
the owner.
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE: The Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by Ordinance
of the City.
UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS: The Uniform
Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted by Ordinance of the City.
1-3-6: CAPTIONS: The captions and titles used at the commencement of each
section or subsection of this Code are used only to indicate the content of the section and
shall not limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the
provisions thereafter.
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