The language set forth in the text of this Chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction:
(A) Words used in the present tense shall include the future; and words used in the singular number shall include the plural number, and the plural the singular.
(B) The word "shall" is mandatory; and the word "may" is permissive.
(C)
The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
(D) Any words not defined in this Chapter shall be interpreted as defined in normal dictionary usage.
(Ord. 05-2539, passed 10-11-05; Am. Ord. 19- 4132, passed 3-21-19)