(A) The language set forth in the text of this subchapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction:
(1) The singular number includes the plural number and the plural the singular.
(2) The word
SHALL is mandatory; the word MAY is permissive.
(3) The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
(B) Whenever, in this Municipal Code the following words and phrases have been used, they shall, for the purposes of this subchapter and said code, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except when the context otherwise indicates:
ADMINISTRATOR or ZONING ADMINI- STRATOR. The Director of Community Develop- ment of the Village of Schiller Park and such deputies or assistants as have been or shall be duly appointed. That officer is hereby authorized and it is his duty to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter, making such determinations, interpretations, and orders as are necessary therefor and requiring such plats, plans, and other descriptive material in connection with applications for permits as are necessary for him to judge compliance herewith.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. See PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
CHIEF INSPECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION. The Chief Inspector of the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Village of Schiller Park.
COMMISSION. The Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Commission of the Village of Schiller Park.
DIRECTOR or DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT or SECRETARY. The Director of Community Development of the Village of Schiller Park.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, partner- ship, limited partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind.
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES or BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Schiller Park.
SECRETARY. See DIRECTOR.
VILLAGE. The Village of Schiller Park, an Illinois home rule unit.
VILLAGE CLERK. The Village Clerk of the Village of Schiller Park.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT. The President of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Schiller Park.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. See ADMINISTRATOR.
(Ord. 95-1929, passed 5-23-95; Am. Ord. 02-2344, passed 6-11-02)