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§ 11.0113   Definitions and Rules of Construction.
   The following terms as used in this Code shall, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, have the following rules of construction applied and the respective meanings herein set forth:
   GENDER. Masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
   NUMBER. The singular number includes the plural, and the plural, the singular.
   SHALL, MAY. “Shall” is mandatory, and “may” is permissive.
   TENSES. The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future includes the present.
   WRITING. Writing includes printing or typewriting.
(Ord. 975, passed - -1961; Am. Ord. 1347, passed - -1967)