For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms or words shall be interpreted as follows:
(A) Words used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular.
(B) Words used in the present tense shall include the future tense.
(C) The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.
(D) The word "may" is permissive.
(E) The word "should" is a preferred requirement.
(F) The phrase "used for" shall include the phrases "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," and "occupied for."
(G) The word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or corporation as well as an individual.
(H) The word "lot" includes the words, "plot" or "parcel."
(Ord. 6-1993, passed 3-8-93)