A. For the purpose of this unified development ordinance ("UDO"), certain words and terms used herein shall be defined as set forth in this chapter. If not specifically defined herein, words and terms shall be defined as in a current volume of Webster's encyclopedic unabridged dictionary of the English language.
B. Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary:
1. Words used in the present tense include the future tense;
2. Words used in the plural number include the singular and words used in the singular include the plural;
3. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory;
4. The word "herein" means in the UDO;
5. Gender specific words, such as his or hers, shall include the opposite gender;
6. The word "person" includes an individual, corporation, partnership or an incorporated association of persons, such as a club;
7. The word "building" includes a structure;
8. A "building" includes any part thereof; and
9. The words "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or building shall be construed to include the words "intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied". (Ord. 172, 9-24-1996, eff. 10-31-1996)