The language set forth in the text of this chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction:
(A) The singular number includes the plural and the plural, the singular. The present tense includes the past and future tenses and the future, the present;
(B) The word “shall” is mandatory and the word “may” is permissive;
(C) Whenever a word or term defined hereinafter appears in the text of this chapter, its meaning shall be construed as set forth in the definition thereof;
(D) All measured distances expressed in feet shall be to the nearest tenth of a foot.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)