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Title 9 — Planning and Zoning›Chapter 9-3 — General Provisions

Article 4 — Terminology

Avalon Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Avalon

§ 9-3.401. Gender.

[Ord. 672]

When consistent with the context, words in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter genders.

§ 9-3.402. May.

§ 9-3.403. Oath.

[Ord. 672]

Oath includes affirmation.

§ 9-3.404. Plural.

[Ord. 672]

When consistent with the context, words in the plural include the singular.

§ 9-3.405. Shall.

§ 9-3.406. Singular.

[Ord. 672]

When consistent with the context, words in the singular number shall include the plural.

§ 9-3.407. Tenses.

[Ord. 672]

When consistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the past and future tenses, and words in the future tense include the present tense.

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Avalon Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 9 — Planning and Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 9-1 — Planning Commission
    2. Chapter 9-2 — Subdivisions
    3. ▸ Chapter 9-3 — General Provisions
      Overview
      1. Article 1 — Introductory Provisions
      2. Article 2 — Scope
      3. Article 3 — Declaration of Authority
      4. Article 4 — Terminology
      5. Article 5 — (Reserved)
      6. Article 6 — Definitions
    4. Chapter 9-4 — Establishment of Zones
    5. Chapter 9-5 — Residential Zones
    6. Chapter 9-6 — Commercial Zones
    7. Chapter 9-7 — General Standards of Development
    8. Chapter 9-8 — Administration of Zoning Ordinance
    9. Chapter 9-9 — Applicable Ordinance
    10. Chapter 9-10 — Publicly-Owned Property
    11. Chapter 9-11 — Affordable Housing
    12. Chapter 9-12 — Annual Growth Policy
    13. Chapter 9-13 — Multiple Unit Housing Regulations
    14. Chapter 9-14 — Time-Share Projects
    15. Chapter 9-15 — Development Agreements
    16. Chapter 9-16 — Emergency Shelters
    17. Chapter 9-17 — Special Needs Housing
    18. Chapter 9-18 — Development Impact Fees

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