As in any case involving statutory interpretation, we begin with the text of the statute. ( Bruni v. The Edward Thomas Hospitality Corp. (2021) 64 Cal.App.5th 247, 255, 278 Cal.Rptr.3d 646.) Here, Grosz argues that Regulation 1569 is dispositive.
Consequently, we will resolve the meaning of the word "petition" used in Municipal Code sections 15-5012 and 15-5017. ( Bruni v. The Edward Thomas Hospitality Corp. (2021) 64 Cal.App.5th 247, 254, 278 Cal.Rptr.3d 646 [interpretation of an ordinance presents a question of law subject to de novo review]; see As You Sow v. Conbraco Industries (2005) 135 Cal.App.4th 431, 447, 37 Cal.Rptr.3d 399 ["interpretation of an administrative regulation is a legal determination and is reviewed de novo"].) When interpreting an ambiguous statute, regulation or ordinance, courts do not examine the words in isolation, but consider the provision in the context of the entire scheme of which it is a part.