For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives are defined as follows:
(A) Words used in the future tense include the present;
(B) Words used in the present tense include the future;
(C) Words used in the singular include the plural;
(D) Words used in the plural include the singular;
(E) Words in the masculine include the feminine;
(F) Words in the feminine include the masculine;
(G) The word “shall” is mandatory; and
(H) The word “may” is deemed to be permissive.
(Ord. 2014-26, passed 9- -2014)