For the purpose of this chapter, words in the singular include the plural and those in the plural include the singular. Words in the present tense include the future tense. Words in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter. The words “person,” “subdivider” and “owner” include a corporation, unincorporated association and a partnership or other legal entity, as well as an individual. The word “street” includes street, avenue, boulevard, road, highway, freeway, parkway, lane, alley, viaduct and any other ways used or intended to be used by vehicular traffic or pedestrians whether public or private. The word “building” includes structures and shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “or part thereof”. The word “watercourse” includes channel, creek, ditch, drain, dry run, spring and stream. The words “should” and “may” are permissive; the words “shall” and “will” are mandatory.
(Ord. 2-2011, passed 10-6-2011)