40-2-1 CONSTRUCTION OF TERMS.

   In construing the intended meaning of terminology used in this Code, the following rules shall be observed:

   (A)   Words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in Section 40-2-2 unless the context clearly indicates otherwise; terms not defined in Section 40-2-2 shall have their standard English meanings.

   (B)   Words denoting the masculine gender shall be deemed to include the feminine and neuter genders.

   (C)   Words used in the present tense shall include the future tense.

   (D)   Words used in the singular number shall include the plural number, and the plural the singular.

   (E)   The term "shall" is mandatory; the term "may" is discretionary.

   (F)   All distances shall be measured to the nearest integral foot; six (6) inches or more shall be deemed one (1) foot.

   (G)   References to sections shall be deemed to include all subsections within that section; but a reference to a particular subsection designates only that subsection.

   (H)   A general term that follows or is followed by enumerations of specific terms shall not be limited to the enumerated class unless expressly limited.