For the purpose of this title the following conditions and interpretations shall apply.
A. Present - Future Tense: Words used in the present tense include the future tense.
B. Singular - Plural Tense: Words used in the singular tense include the plural; and words used in the plural include the singular, unless natural construction of the words indicates the otherwise.
C. Person Includes: The word "person" includes a firm, association, corporation, trust, organization, partnership or company, as well as an individual.
D. Lot: The word "lot" includes the words "parcel" or "tract".
E. Shall - May: The word "shall" is mandatory; the word "may" is permissive. (Ord. 131, 3-14-2002)