The language of this subchapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction:
(A) The singular number includes the plural number includes the singular;
(B) The word “shall” is mandatory; the word “may” is permissive; and
(C) The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
(Ord. 789, passed 9-21-2005; Am. Ord. 1042, passed 3-18-2015; Am. Ord. 1043, passed 4-15-2015; Am. Ord. 1088, passed 3-7-2018)