A. For the purpose of these regulations, certain numbers, abbreviations, terms, words, and phrases used herein shall be used, interpreted and defined as set forth in this article.
B. Whenever any words and phrases used herein are not defined herein but are defined elsewhere in the City Code or in the State laws regulating the creation and function of various agencies, any such definition therein shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used herein, except when the context otherwise requires.
C. For the purpose of these regulations, certain words and phrases used herein shall be interpreted as follows:
1. The word “person” includes an individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, corporation, or any other legal entity.
2. The masculine includes the feminine.
3. The present tense includes the past and future tense, the singular number includes the plural.
4. The word “shall” is a mandatory requirement, the word “may” is a permissive requirement, and the word “should” is a preferred requirement.
5. The words “used” or “occupied” include the words “intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied.”
6. The word “lot” includes the words “plot,” “parcel,” and “tract.”
[§ 14-140, amended by Ord. No. 89-14, effective July 13, 1990, amended by Ord. No. 07-02, effective March 1, 2007.]