(A) The numbers, abbreviations, terms and words used in these regulations shall be used, interpreted and defined as this article provides; words or terms not defined shall have their customary dictionary definition. Words or terms defined in other articles shall have the definitions provided in that article.
(B) Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, words used in the present tense include the future tense; words used in the plural number include the singular; words used in the singular include the plural; the word “herein” means “in these regulations;” the word “regulations” means “these regulations;” words of any gender shall be applicable to all genders.
(C) A “person” includes a corporation, a partnership, and an incorporated or unincorporated association of persons such as a club; “shall” is always mandatory; “may” is permissive; a “building” includes a “structure;” a “building” or “structure” includes any part thereof.
(D) When any requirement of these regulations results in a fraction of a number or unit, then a fraction of one-half or more shall be considered as the next higher whole number or unit, and a fraction of less than one-half shall be disregarded. This provision shall apply to numbers including but not limited to parking requirements, numbers of dwelling units, vegetation requirements, and square footage computations.
(Ord. No. 2337, § 1, passed 6-13-1991)