The following grammatical rules shall apply in the ordinances of the city.
(A) Gender. Any gender includes the other gender.
(B) Singular and plural. The singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
(C) Tenses. Words used in the present tense include the past and the future tenses, and vice versa.
(D) Use of words and phrases. Words and phrases not specifically defined shall be construed according to the content and approved usage of the language.
(Prior Code, § 1-1-2)