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 El Paso County
 Land Development Code
 Chapter 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

  § 1.6. GENERAL RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF THIS CODE  

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  • 1.6.1.   Language

    The language of this Code shall be read literally. The rules of construction, definitions of specific terms, and abbreviations applicable to the interpretation of this Code are provided in this Chapter.

    1.6.2.   Headings, Illustrations and Text

    In case of any difference of meaning between the text of this Code and any heading, drawing, table, figure, or illustration, the text shall control.

    1.6.3.   List and Examples

    Unless otherwise specifically indicated, lists of items or examples that use "including," "such as," or similar terms are intended to provide examples only. They are not to be construed as exhaustive lists of all possibilities.

    1.6.4.   Computation of Time

    • The term days shall always refer to calendar days.

    • In computing a period of days, the first day is excluded and the last day is included unless the last day of any period is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, in which case the last day shall be the next working day.

    • In computing the number of months, the period ends on the same numerical day in the concluding month as the day of the month from which the computation is begun. If there are not that many days in the concluding month the period ends on the last day of that month unless the last day is Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, in which case the last day shall be the next working day.

    1.6.5.   Public Officials and Agencies

    All employees, public officials, bodies, and agencies to which references are made are those of El Paso County unless otherwise expressly stated.

    1.6.6.   Exclusion of Uses

    The listing of any use as being permitted in a particular zoning district shall be deemed to be an exclusion of the use from any other zoning district in which the use is not listed. For uses not listed in any zoning district, an administrative determination concerning whether the use is allowed within the zoning district may be requested.

    1.6.7.   Use Defined by Code

    When a use is expressly defined in this Code, or when a use is categorized by an administrative determination, similar uses which are not listed or defined shall fall within the same category of use by character, descriptor, and intensity as determined by the Planning and Community Development Department (PCD) Director.