1. Words used in the present tense include the future tense.
2. Words used in the singular number include the plural, and words used in the plural number include the singular.
3. The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, corporation, trust and company, as well as an individual.
4. The word “lot” includes the word “plot” and “parcel.”
5. The word “building” includes the word “structure.”
6. The word “shall” is mandatory, not directory.
7. The words “used” or “occupied” as applied to any land or building shall be construed to include the words “intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied.”
8. The words “map,” “zoning map” or “Claremont zoning map” shall mean the “official zoning map of the City of Claremont, North Carolina.” (Ord. of 12-7-04, No. 37-02)