A. For the purpose of carrying out the intent of this title, words, phrases, and terms shall be deemed to have the meaning ascribed to them in this chapter.
B. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future; words in the singular number include the plural and those in the plural include the singular; "or" includes "and," and "and" includes "or."
(Prior code §§ 19.08.005, 19.08.010 (Ord. 557 §§ 103, 104 (part), 1964))