In the construction of this chapter, certain words, terms, and phrases shall be deemed to have the meaning ascribed to them in this section and § 155.008, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(A) Words used in the present tense shall include the future; and words in the singular include the plural, and those in the plural include the singular.
(B) The word “used” as applied to any land or structure shall be construed to include “arranged”, “designated”, “maintained”, “occupied”, and “intended”.
(C) The word “building” includes all other structures of every kind regardless of similarity to buildings.
(D) The word “shall” is mandatory.
(E) The word “may” is permissive.
(F) The word “lot” shall include the words “piece”, “parcel”, and “tract”.
(G) Any words not defined as follows shall be construed in their general accepted meanings as defined in the most recent publication of Webster’s Dictionary.
(Ord. O-95-2-12, passed 2-9-2012)