For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain terms and words are hereby defined. The following rules of construction shall apply unless inconsistent with the plain meaning of the context of this Ordinance.
1. Tense. Words used in the present tense include the future tense.
2. Number. Words used in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular.
3. Shall and May. The word “shall” is mandatory; the word “may” is permissible.
4. Gender. The masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter.
5. Person. The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or corporation as well as an individual.
6. Used or Occupied. The words “used” and “occupied” include the words “intended, designed, or arranged to be used or occupied.”
7. Headings. In the event that there is a conflict or inconsistency between the heading of a chapter, section or subsection of this Ordinance and the context thereof, the said heading shall not be deemed to affect the scope, meaning or intent of such context.
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