For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms and words are hereby defined. Words used in the present tense shall include the future; the singular number shall include the plural and plural the singular; the word "building" shall include the word "structure," the word "shall" is mandatory and not directory; the word "may" is a permissive requirement and the word "should" is a preferred requirement; the word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or corporation, as well as an individual; the words "used" or "occupied" include the words "intended, designed, or arranged to be used or occupied;" and the word "lot" includes the words "plot" or "parcel."
(Ord. 2017. Passed 1-26-17.)