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<br /> <br /> . . , <br /> , <br /> SECTIQN II RULES AND DEFINI'TIONS <br /> A. Ru1es. The language set forth in the text of this Ordinance shall <br /> be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction: <br /> <br /> 1. The sinsular number includes the plural and the plural the singular. <br /> <br /> 2. The present tense includes the past and the future tenses and <br /> the futu re the present. 3. The word "shall" is mandatory while the work "may" is permissive. <br /> <br /> <br /> 4. The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter. <br /> <br /> 4r.' ' <br /> <br /> <br /> 8. Definitions. -1. Administrator: The C]erk Administrator of the City of Arden Hills <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> or t at person's duly authorized deputy. , <br /> <br /> 2. Alteration: Any major alteration to a sign, but shall not include rautine <br /> maintenance, paintzng or change of copy of an existing sign. <br /> . 3. Biliboard: (See Sign, Advertising). <br /> <br /> 4. Building: Any structure erected for the support, shelter or enclosure of <br /> persons, animals, chattels or movable property of any kind. In addition, <br /> when said structure is divided by party walls without openings, each portion <br /> of such building:so separated shall be deemed a separate building. <br /> <br /> 5. Bui.lding Facade: That portion of any exterior elevatian of a building ex- <br /> tending from the ground surface at the base of the wall to the top of the <br /> parapet wall or eaves and for the entire width of the building. 'For the <br /> purpose of calculating permitted area for wall signs, the facade shall <br /> ic?clude all walls of an exterior elevation within an 8 foot horizontal <br /> • distance of the plane upon which the sign is located. <br /> 6. Business: Any establishment, occupation, employment or enterprise wherein <br /> merchandise is manufactured, exhibited or sold, or where services are <br /> offered for compensation. <br /> <br /> 7. Canopy.(or marquee~: A permanent roof structure attached to and <br /> supported by a bui ding and projecting over public or private <br /> property, not including projectqng roof eaves. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2 <br />