For the purpose of this Code, certain terms and words used herein shall be interpreted as follows:
(A) The word "shall" is a mandatory requirement, the word "may" is a permissive requirement, and the word "should" is a preferred requirement.
(B) The word "building" includes the word "structure."
(C) The words "used" and "occupied" include the words "intended, designed or arranged to be used or occupied."
(D) The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular.
(E) The word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company or corporation as well as an individual.
(F) Whenever a number of days are specified, days shall mean calendar days unless specifically noted otherwise.
(G) The words "include," "for example", "such as", or words of similar meaning are nonexclusive and interpreted to mean "including, but not necessarily limited to" any items or provisions following such words.
(H) In the case of any real or apparent conflict between the text of this zoning code and any other illustration explaining the text, the text shall apply.
(I) Section and subsection headings contained herein, are provided for illustrative purposes only, and shall not be deemed to limit, govern, modify, or otherwise affect the scope, meaning, or intent of any provision of this zoning code.
(J) Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the following conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
(1) "And" indicates that all connected items or provisions apply.
(2) "Or" indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply singly or in any combination.
(3) "Either...or" indicates that the connected items or provisions shall apply singly, but not in combination.
(Ord. 5-2005, passed 3-23-05; Am. Ord. 6-2010, passed 7-7-10)