For the purpose of this title, certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted as follows:
A. The present tense includes the past or future tense, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
B. The word "shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive; and the word "should" is preferred.
C. The masculine shall include the feminine. (Ord. 981, 7-5-1995)