17.02.010: INTERPRETATION OF TERMS OR WORDS:
Words and phrases used in this title shall have the meanings set forth in this chapter. All other words and phrases shall be given their common, ordinary meaning, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. For the purpose of this title, certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted as follows:
   A.   The word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company or corporation, or any other entity capable of owning or holding any interest in real property, as well as an individual.
   B.   The word "shall" is a mandatory requirement, and the word "may" is permissive.
   C.   The present tense includes the future tense, the singular includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
   D.   The words "used" or "occupied" include the words "intended", "designed", "maintained" or "arranged". (Ord. 1191, 2015)