Whenever any word in any section of this Code importing the plural number is used in describing or referring to any matters, parties or persons, any single matter, party or person shall be deemed to be included, although distributive words may not be used. When any subject matter, party or person is referred to in this Code by words importing the singular number only, or the masculine gender, several matters, parties, or persons and females as well as males and bodies corporate shall be deemed to be included. The words "person, firm or corporation" shall be deemed to include any association or organization of any kind. Words in the present shall include the future. The words "this ordinance" whenever used in this Code shall be held and taken to mean the entire ordinance, include each and every section thereof. Provided that these rules of construction shall not be applied to any section of this Code which contains any express provision excluding such construction or where the subject matter or content of such section may be repugnant thereto. (1970 Code §559)