Unless otherwise expressly stated, the words and phrases listed in this chapter shall be construed throughout this Subdivision and Land Development Code to have the meanings indicated herein. Words in the singular include the plural, and those in the plural include the singular. Words in the present tense include the future tense. The word "person" includes corporation, unincorporated association, firm, organization, limited liability corporation, professional corporation, and partnership, as well as an individual. The word “structure” includes the meaning of “building,” and each shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “or part thereof.” The word “may” is permissive; the words “shall” and “must” are always mandatory. When words, phrases or terms are not defined in this Code but are defined elsewhere in these Codified Ordinances, the definition in the Codified Ordinances shall be used. If a word is defined differently between this Subdivision and Land Development Code and elsewhere in these Codified Ordinances, the definition in this Code shall prevail. When words, phrases or terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings or such as the context shall imply.
(Ord. 961, § 201. Passed 8-13-01.)