The language set forth in the text of this ordinance shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction:
A. The singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular.
B. The present tense includes the past and the future tenses, and the future the present.
C. The word "shall" is mandatory while the word "may" is permissive.
D. The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
E. Whenever a word or term defined hereinafter appears in the text of this ordinance, its meaning shall be construed as set forth in such definition thereof.
F. All measured distances expressed in feet shall be to the nearest tenth of a foot.
G. Whenever a calculation is made based upon the provisions herein, if a fraction of a number results, the more restrictive rounding to a whole number shall apply. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)