(A) For the purpose of these regulations, certain numbers, abbreviations, terms, words and phrases used herein shall be used, interpreted and defined as set forth in this chapter.
(B) All general provisions, terms, phrases and expressions contained in this chapter shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning may be fully carried out.
(C) In the construction of this Zoning Code, the rules and definitions set out in this chapter shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of this chapter. The rules of construction and definitions set out herein shall not be applied to any section of this Zoning Code which shall contain any express provisions excluding such construction, or where the subject matter or context of such section may be repugnant thereto.
(D) Whenever any words and phrases used herein are not defined herein, but are defined in the State of Indiana statutory provisions regulating the creation and function of various planning agencies, any such definition shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used herein, except when the context otherwise requires.
(E) In the interpretation and application of any provisions, rules and definitions of this Zoning Code, they shall be held to the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. Where any provision of the Zoning Code imposes greater restrictions upon the subject matter than another more general provision imposed by the Zoning Code, the provision imposing the greater restriction or regulation shall be deemed to be controlling.
(F) For the purpose of these regulations, certain words and phrases used herein shall be interpreted as follows:
(1) The word PERSON includes an individual, firm, association, organization, partner- ship, trust, company, corporation or any other legal entity;
(2) The masculine includes the feminine;
(3) The present tense includes the past and future tense, and the singular number includes the plural;
(4) The word or term SHALL is a mandatory requirement;
(5) The word MAY is a permissive requirement;
(6) The word and term SHOULD is a preferred requirement;
(7) The words USED or OCCUPIED shall be construed to include the words INTENDED, ARRANGED, OR DESIGNED TO BE USED OR OCCUPIED;
(8) The word LOT includes the words PLOT, PARCEL and TRACT.
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)