Cambria, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-4
Word usage
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Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall be used in the interpretation and administration of this chapter. Words used in the present tense include the future; the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural, the singular; the word "structure" shall include the word "building"; the word "used" shall include "arranged," "designed," "constructed," "altered," "converted," "rented," "leased" or "intended to be used," and the word "shall" is mandatory and not optional.
Section 127-4 of Cambria, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 127 establishes the interpretive rules that govern how words in the chapter are read. Key terms carry expanded meanings—for example, 'structure' covers buildings, 'used' encompasses a broad range of activities from design through leasing, and 'shall' signals a mandatory requirement rather than a discretionary one. Singular and plural forms are interchangeable, and present-tense language also applies to future circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Chapter 127 should be aware that under § 127-4, the chapter's requirements are written broadly by design—obligations phrased in the singular apply equally to multiple units or structures, and any activity from initial design through active rental falls within the scope of the word 'used.' Because 'shall' is explicitly mandatory under this section, compliance-oriented operators treat every directive in the chapter as a firm requirement rather than a suggestion.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-4 clarifies that the protections and requirements throughout Chapter 127 are written to cover a wide range of situations—including properties that are merely designed or intended for rental use, not just those actively occupied. Tenants who believe a landlord is sidestepping a chapter requirement by relying on a narrow reading of a term may find that § 127-4's broad definitions support a more expansive interpretation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Cambria's local code can help explain how these interpretive rules interact with specific provisions that may be relevant to a housing situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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