(A) Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall be used in the interpretation of this chapter. The words which are defined are those having special or limited meanings in this chapter. Words with self-evident meanings are not defined here.
(B) For the purpose of this chapter, certain words shall be interpreted as follows.
(1) Words used in the present tense include the future tense; words used in the singular include the plural and the plural include the singular.
(2) The word “shall” is mandatory; the word “may” is permissive; the word “should” is preferred.
(3) The word “building” includes the word “structure.”
(4) The word “lot” includes the words “plot” and “parcel.”
(5) The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company or corporation as well as an individual.
(6) The word “submission” indicates a complete filing as called for by this chapter.
(7) The words “used” or “occupied” include the words “intended, designed or arranged to be used or occupied.”
(C) These definitions shall be first used in the interpretation of any words or phrases used in this chapter. Any words or phrases not defined in this chapter shall be given the definition provided in KRS Chapter 100 (planning and zoning statutes) or KRS Chapter 219 (mobile and recreational vehicle park). Words neither defined in this chapter nor in KRS Chapters 100 and 219 shall be given their ordinary meaning and usage.
(Ord. passed 1-11-2005)