11-1-2: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION:
The following rules shall be observed and applied in the interpretation of this title, except when the text clearly indicates otherwise.
   A.   Words used in the present tense shall include the future tense;
   B.   Words used in the singular shall include the plural, and, the plural shall include the singular;
   C.   The masculine gender shall include the feminine gender and neuter;
   D.   The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory and are not discretionary; the word "may" is permissive;
   E.   The word "lot" shall include plot and parcel;
   F.   The words "buildings and/or structures" shall include all nonliving improvements upon the land;
   G.   The phrase "used for" shall include the phrases "arranged for", "designed for", "intended for", "maintained for", and/or "occupied for or by";
   H.   The phrase "including, but not limited to, and following" and/or "shall include, but not be limited to, the following", shall define examples selected to illustrate the interpretation and/or requirements of this title; such examples are not mutually exclusive and the final interpretation shall be reserved for the village board of trustees;
   I.   The word "person" shall include the words "association", "corporation", "estate", "governmental agency", "individual", "joint venture", "partnership", "venture", and/or any other legal entity;
   J.   All measured distances shall be to the nearest integral foot; if a fraction is one-half foot (1/2') or less, the integral foot next below shall be taken;
   K.   Any words not defined as follows may be construed in their generally accepted meanings as defined in the most recent publication of Webster's Dictionary; and
   L.   The words and terms set forth herein under section 11-1-3, "Definitions", of this chapter wherever they occur in this title, shall be interpreted as herein defined. (Ord. 961, 2-12-1997, eff. 2-22-1997; amd. 1999 Code)