§ A.2 INTERPRETATION.
   (A)   As used in this Unified Development Ordinance, words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter.
   (B)   Words used in the singular in this Unified Development Ordinance include the plural and words used in the plural include the singular.
   (C)   Words used in the present tense include future tense.
   (D)   The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, corporation, company, trust and partnership as well as an individual.
   (E)   The words “may” and “should” are permissive.
   (F)   The words “shall” and “will” are always mandatory and not merely directive.
   (G)   The words “used for” shall include the meaning designed for.
   (H)   The words “used” or “occupied” shall mean intended, designed and arranged to be used or occupied.
   (I)   The word “lot” shall include the words plot, parcel, site and premises.
   (J)   The word “structure” shall include the word building.
   (K)   The word “street” includes the word alley, road, cul-de-sac, highway or thoroughfare, whether designated as public or private.
   (L)   The word “includes” shall not limit the term to specified examples, but is intended to extend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.
   (M)   The word “administrator” shall mean the UDO Administrator or his or her designee.
   (N)   The words “Planning Board” shall mean the Carolina Shores Planning Board.
   (O)   The word “town” shall mean the Town of Carolina Shores, a municipality of the State of North Carolina.
   (P)   The words “map,” “zoning map” and “Carolina Shores Zoning Map” shall mean the Official Zoning Map for the Town of Carolina Shores, North Carolina.
   (Q)   The words Board of Adjustment shall mean the Carolina Shores Board of Adjustment.
(Ord. eff. 9-6-2012, App. A; Am. Ord. 21-1, passed 9-17-2020)