As used in this code and all ordinances, in all cases in which the spirit and intent may require it, the following shall apply:
(A) Any word importing the singular number shall be held to include the plural and all words in the plural shall apply also to the singular.
(B) All words importing the masculine gender shall apply to females also and words in the feminine gender shall apply to males.
(C) All words importing the present tense shall apply to the future also.
('88 Code, § 1.206)