Generally. In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be construed so the true intent and meaning of this chapter is carried out.

Minimum requirements. The interpretation and application of any provision of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirement adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare and not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by state statute.

Purpose. Graphics, illustrations, headings, references, and statutory citations are included to improve the readability of this chapter and increase reader comprehension. Specifically, graphics and illustrations are included to help the reader visualize the meaning of the text. Headings and subheadings generally state the content of that section and are intended to help the reader quickly find information. References and statutory citations are included when the section is related to a state or local law or another section in this chapter. These are included to help the reader understand the relationship among various provisions.

Interpretation. A graphic, illustration, heading, reference, or statutory citation shall not govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of any provision.

Effect of deficiency. Because the text controls, no provision shall be held invalid by reason of any deficiency in any graphic, illustration, heading, reference, or statutory citation.

Boundary line interpretations. Interpretations regarding boundaries of base land use districts shall be made in accordance with the following rules:

Street abandonment. In the event a public road, street, or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to the land to which it reverted shall apply to such vacated or abandoned road, street, or alley, unless otherwise provided by Village action.

Gender. Words of the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter, and vice versa.

Singular and plural words. Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular.

Tense. Words in the present tense include the past and future tense, and the future tense includes the present tense.

"Must," "shall" and "will." The words "must," shall" and "will" imply a mandatory condition.

"May" and "should." The words "may" and "should" imply a permissive condition.

"Includes" and "including." The words "includes" and "including" shall not limit a provision to the specific example(s) listed, but are intended to extend their meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.

"Such as." The phrase "such as" shall not limit a provision to the specific example(s) listed, but is intended to extend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.

Conjunctions. When used at the end of a series, the word "and" indicates that all listed items apply. When the word "or" is used at the end of a series, it indicates that one or more of the listed items apply.

Required quantities. When a calculation is made to determine the minimum number of a required quantity (e.g., landscaping and parking spaces) and results in a fraction, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

Allowable units. When a calculation is made to determine the number of dwelling units that may be allowed based on a density factor and results in a fraction, the number shall be rounded down to the next whole number.