A. When not inconsistent with the context, words in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number.
B. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Business means all kinds of vocations, occupations, professions, enterprises, establishments, and all kinds of activities and matters, together with all devices, machines, vehicles and appurtenances used therein, any of which are conducted for private profit or benefit, either directly or indirectly, on any premises in the city. It shall not include persons whose primary endeavor is supplying goods for resale by other businesses in the city.
Contractor means any person who undertakes or offers to undertake for a consideration to furnish labor and/or material necessary or required to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair or add to any building, bridge, ditch, flume, reservoir, well, fence, street, sidewalk, machinery and all other structures and superstructures. Contractor, as used in this chapter, also includes Subcontractors.
Garage Sale means a commercial activity, open to the public, conducted at a private residence, where personal property is sold or auctioned to others, provided the number of sale days at a particular residence does not exceed 14 days during the calendar year.
Premises means and includes all lands, structures, places and also the equipment and appurtenances connected or used therewith in any business, and also any personal property which is affixed to or is otherwise used in connection with any business conducted on the premises.
Shall is always mandatory and not merely directory.