§ 154-11-001 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
   For the purpose of this Code, certain terms and words are defined in this chapter:
   (A)   Words used in the present tense include the future, words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular;
    (B)   The word "shall" is mandatory and not permissive;
   (C)   The word "person" includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, clubs, associations and all other entities;
   (D)   The following words, when used in this Code, shall carry full force when used interchangeably: used, arranged, occupied or maintained; sold or dispensed; construct, reconstruct, erect, alter (structurally or otherwise).
(Ord. 466, passed 2-22-96)