A. Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses and derivative forms.
B. Words in the singular number shall include the plural number, and words in the plural number shall include the singular number.
C. The masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter. The feminine gender shall include the masculine and neuter. The neuter gender shall include the masculine and feminine.
D. The word "shall" is mandatory. The word "may" is permissive.
E. The word "person" includes individuals, firms, partnerships, joint ventures, trusts, trustees, estates, corporations, associations, and any other similar entities.
F. The phrase "used for" shall include "intended for", "designed for", "occupied for", "maintained for", and "arranged to be used or occupied for" whenever that interpretation would result in the regulation being more restrictive in its application to any use or structure.
G. The word "village" means the village of Berkeley, Cook County, Illinois.
H. The word "county" means the county of Cook, Illinois.
I. Any word not defined in section 12-2-3 of this chapter shall have the meaning given in any applicable village ordinance or code or, if none, in "Webster's New International Dictionary" (latest edition), except for words employed to refer to the permitted uses and special uses of this title, which shall be interpreted, insofar as applicable, in accordance with the meaning established in the "North American Industry Classification System" (latest edition), as amended through the effective date of this title.
J. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this title and any caption, illustration, or table, the text shall control. (2005 Zoning Code)