Ordinances-2003-260

1. Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses and derivative forms. 2. Words in the singular shall include the plural, and words in the plural shall include the singular. 3. The masculine gender shall include the feminine, and the feminine gender shall include the masculine. 4. The word “shall” is mandatory. 5. The word “must” is mandatory. 6. The word “should” is advisory. 7. In the event of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this ordinance and any caption, illustration, or table, the text shall control. C. Abbreviations Abbreviations are used in this Ordinance and shall have meanings as set forth in Section 3.D. D. Definitions Words, terms, and phrases underlined in the definitions are those, which are themselves defined in this Section. The following words, terms, and phrases area hereby defined and shall be interpreted as such throughout this Ordinance. A.A.S.H.T.O.: The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Abutting: Having a common border with, or being separated from such common border by an alley or easement. Access: A means of vehicular entry to or exit from a property. Access Facility: A private or public driveway or road providing service to and/or from abutting property to a highway. Access Permit: A permit issued by the City of Tiffin granting access to a prescribed roadway from abutting property and allowing construction or reconstruction of an access facility in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.