A. Words used in the present tense shall include the future tense.
B. Words used in the singular number shall include the plural number and the plural number shall include the singular number.
C. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory and are not discretionary.
D. The word "may" is permissive.
E. The word "lot" shall include the words "place" and "parcel".
F. The word "building" shall include the word "structure" and shall include all other improvements of every kind, regardless of similarity to buildings.
G. The phrase "used for" shall include the phrases "arranged for", "designed for", "intended for", "maintained for", and "occupied for".
H. The word "person" shall include the words "individual", "corporation", "governmental agency", "trust", "estate", "partnership", "association", "ventures", "joint ventures", or any other legal activity.
I. The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
J. All measured distances shall be expressed in feet and shall be to the nearest foot. If a fraction of one-half foot (1/2') or less, the next full number below shall be used. If a fraction of more than one-half foot (1/2'), the next full number above shall be used.
K. Unless otherwise specified, all distances shall be measured horizontally.
L. Word and terms shall have the meaning set forth, except where otherwise specifically indicated. Words and terms not defined herein shall be defined as in "Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary", latest edition. (Ord. 1067, 6-19-2006)