§ 46-7. Definitions.

(a)

All general provisions, terms, phrases and expressions contained in this Code shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of the city council may be fully carried out. The provisions of this Code shall be liberally construed so as to implement its intents and purposes and for implementation of the mandates of the comprehensive plan. Terms used in this Code, unless otherwise specifically defined, shall have the meanings prescribed by reference to generally accepted engineering, planning, or otherwise professional terminology if technical; and otherwise, according to common usage. Except as otherwise noted, all other words shall have the meaning normally attributed to them.

(b)

References in this Code to Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Administrative Codes (F.A.C.) or codes of other regulatory agencies means as said statutes or codes exist, and as may be amended. Further, references to multiple review agency requirements means the more restrictive rules shall apply and all development shall be held to the applicable minimum requirements of said agencies.

(c)

References to regulatory agencies include, but are not limited to, Pinellas County, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), United States Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

( Ord. No. 06-2014 , § 2(Exh. A), 10-14-14)