(A) General interpretation. For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms and words are defined and shall have the meanings ascribed in this chapter unless it is apparent from the context that different meanings are intended.
(B) Tense and number. Words used in the present tense include the future tense; words in the singular number include the plural number; and words in the plural number include the singular number.
(C) Interpretation of certain words. The word PERSON includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, foundation, company, or corporation as well as an individual; the word SHALL is mandatory, not directory; the word MAY is permissive; the word USED means designed, intended, or arranged to be used; OCCUPIED means occupied or intended, designed, or arranged to be occupied. The word LOT includes the words PLOT, PARCEL or TRACT OF LAND; the word BUILDING includes the word STRUCTURE; the word INCLUDING means including but not limited to.
(Ord. 312, passed 6-22-2010)