10-2-1: WORD USAGE:
In the interpretation of this title, the provisions and rules of this section shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly requires otherwise:
   A.   Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses and derivative forms.
   B.   Words in the singular number shall include the plural number, and words in the plural number shall include the singular number.
   C.   The masculine gender shall include the feminine, and the feminine gender shall include the masculine.
   D.   The word "shall" is mandatory.
   E.   The word "may" is permissive.
   F.   The word "person" includes individuals, firms, corporations, associations, trusts, and any other similar entities.
   G.   The words "Lake Villa" mean Lake Villa, Illinois.
   H.   The words "Lake Villa Board" mean the Board of Trustees of Lake Villa.
   I.   The words "Planning Commission" shall mean the Lake Villa Planning Commission.
   J.   The words "Recorder" and "Recorder of Deeds" shall mean the Lake County Recorder of Deeds. (Ord. 2004-01-01, 1-14-2004)