When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future; words in the singular number include the plural, and the plural, the singular; words in any gender include the others; the word “shall” is mandatory; and the word may is permissive. Whenever any words or phrases used are not defined herein, but are defined in the Map Act or other state laws, such definitions are hereby incorporated by reference.
('86 Code, § 22.12.010) (Ord. 4120, passed - - )