For the purpose of this chapter, certain rules of construction apply to the text, as follows:
(A) Words used in the present tense include the future tense; the singular includes the plural; and plural indicates singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary;
(B) The terms “shall” and “must” are mandatory and not discretionary; the words “may” or “should” are permissive;
(C) The words and phrases expressly defined herein shall be given the defined meaning, unless indicated otherwise by the context;
(D) Words and phrases which are not defined herein shall be given their usual meaning except where the context clearly indicates a different or specified meaning; and
(E) The words “use” or “occupy” shall include the words “intended”, “designed”, or “arranged” to be “used” or “occupied”.
(Ord. 834, passed 2-1-2001)