(A)
For the purpose of interpreting this chapter, certain words and terms used are defined in this section. Except as defined in this section or in G.S. Chapter 160D all other words used in this chapter shall have their standard dictionary definition.
(B) For general interpretation the following shall apply in all uses and cases in this chapter:
(1) The present tense includes the future tense, and the future tense includes the present tense.
(2) The singular number includes the plural number and the plural number includes the singular number.
(3) The word “may” is permissive, and the “shall” is mandatory.
(4) The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company or corporation as well as an individual.
(5) The words “used” or “occupied” include the words “intended, designed or arranged to be used or occupied.”
(Ord. passed 6-21-2021)