(a) Words used in the present tense include the future tense. Words used in the singular include the plural, and words used in the plural include the singular.
(b) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Board of adjustment means the town board of adjustment, and shall include both regular and alternate members.
Building includes the term "structure."
Chapter means the zoning ordinance of the town.
Lot includes the term "plot" or "parcel."
May is permissive.
Person or applicant includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, corporation, company, trust, individual, or governmental unit.
Shall is mandatory.
Street includes the terms "road" and "highway."
Town council means the Lake Lure town council.
Used or occupied, as applied to any land or structure, includes the words "intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied."
Zoning and planning board means the town zoning and planning board.
Zoning map means the official zoning map of the town.
(Code 1989, § 92.004; Ord. of 1-22-1991)