The language set forth in the text of this chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction.
(A) The singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular.
(B) The present tense includes the past and the future tenses, and the future the present.
(C) The word "shall" is mandatory while the word "may" is permissive.
(D) The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
(E) The words USED or OCCUPIED shall include within their meaning "intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied."
(F) Any word or term not defined herein shall have the meaning indicated by common dictionary definition or as defined elsewhere in the city code.
(G) Any act authorized by these regulations to be carried out by a specific official or agency of the city is impliedly authorized to be carried out by a designee of such official or agency.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004)