1. All words used in this Chapter shall carry their customary dictionary definitions as provided in the most recent edition of Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, except where specifically defined herein. Words used in the present tense shall include the future. The singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not permissive; the word “may” is permissive. The words “used” or “occupied,” as applied to any land or structures, shall be construed to include the words “intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied.” The word “person” shall include the individual, corporation, partnership, incorporated association or any other entity. Words in the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender. The words “includes” and “including” shall not limit the defined term to the specific examples, but are intended to extend the terms meaning to other instances of like kind and character.
(Ord. 935, 5/10/2018, §27-300)