17.04.010: CONSTRUCTION; INTERPRETATION:
Certain words and phrases are defined, and certain provisions shall be construed as set out in this chapter unless it is apparent from the context that they have a different meaning. All words used in the present tense include the future; all words in the singular include the plural; “building” includes the structure; “shall” is mandatory; “person” includes a firm, association, corporation, partnership, and natural person; “used” includes arranged, designed or intended to be used; “construct” includes erect, reconstruct, alter, move in and move upon. (MC Ord. 19A Art. 3 § A, 1965: amd. Ord. 241A, 3-7-2018)