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x <br /> a <br /> -o <br /> T <br /> GENERAL <br /> .'O <br /> ARTICLE 4: TERMS AND PROVISIONS DIVISION 4: DEFINITIONS <br /> Section 1.4.4.1 Definitions <br /> DIVISION 1: GENERAL <br /> Terms used throughout this Development Code are defined in <br /> Section 1.4.1.1 Shall; Should; Must; May Chapter 8 "Definitions"or elsewhere in this Development Code. <br /> Provisions of this Chapter are activated by"shall" or"will" or Such definitions are integral to this Development Code.When used <br /> in this Development Code, unless otherwise specifically provided, <br /> must' when required; should"when recommended;and 'may or unless clearly required by the context,the words and phrases <br /> when optional. used in this Development Code shall have the meanings given to <br /> Section 1.4.1.2 Conflict of Numerical & Graphical Metrics them. <br /> Where in conflict, numerical metrics shall take precedence over All other terms shall be accorded their commonly accepted <br /> graphic metrics. meanings. For purposes of determining the common accepted <br /> meaning of any term, reference may be made to the latest edition of <br /> DIVISION 2: EFFECT OF MAPS,TABLES,AND ILLUSTRATIONS Webster's Dictionary; or for words used in combination,or where <br /> Webster's Dictionary does not define a word,reference may be <br /> Section 1.4.2.1 Maps &Tables Integral made to A Planners Dictionary, published by the American Planning <br /> Association or The New Illustrated Book of Development Definitions, <br /> Maps,tables,and the standards in this Development Code are an published by Rutgers University or Definitions published and utilized <br /> integral part hereof. by the International Code Council. <br /> Section 1.4.2.2Diagrams, Images, & Illustrations For purposes of this Development Code, in the event of any conflict <br /> Diagrams, photographs and illustrations in tables are provided to between the definitions in this Development Code and definitions <br /> provide guidance in implementing any associated written provi- provided by other codes, ordinances, regulations or laws,the <br /> sions and to indicate the general character or placement of and/ definitions of this Development Code shall take precedence over any <br /> or reference to the various elements shown thereon and shall have such conflicting definitions. <br /> regulatory force and effect to that extent. <br /> DIVISION 5: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS <br /> Section 1.4.2.3 "Illustration" & "Illustrative" Items <br /> Section 1.4.5.1 Continued Violation <br /> All depictions entitled "Illustration" or denoted as "Illustrative"are <br /> provided for purposes of explaining any associated written provi- Any violation of the San Marcos Code of Ordinances which existed <br /> sions and are regulatory to that extent. prior to the effective date of this Development Code shall continue <br /> to be a violation under this Development Code and be subject to <br /> DIVISION 3• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS penalties and enforcement under this Development Code unless <br /> the use, development, construction,or other activity complies <br /> Section 1.4.3.1 Minimum Requirements with the provisions of this Development Code.If the prior violation <br /> is no longer a violation under this Development Code no new <br /> Unless otherwise provided,the standards of this Development Code enforcement action shall be initiated as to such prior violation but <br /> are minimum requirements. any enforcement action initiated before the effective date of this <br /> Development Code, including the collection of any fines or penalties, <br /> may be pursued to conclusion. <br /> Amended: September 1, 2020 San Marcos Development Code 1:5 <br />