The following grammatical rules shall apply in the Code:
(A) GENDER. Any reference to a gender includes the other gender as well as to entities such as limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations unless the context otherwise requires.
(B) SINGULAR AND PLURAL. The singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
(C) TENSES. Words in the present tense include the past and the future tenses, and words in the future tense include the present tense, unless manifestly unreasonable.
(D) USE OF WORDS AND PHRASES. Words and phrases not specifically defined shall be construed according to the context and the common usage of the language, but technical words and phrases, and such other words or phrases as may have acquired a peculiar meaning in the law, shall be construed and understood according to such peculiar meaning.
(Am. Ord. 2004-02, passed 2-10-04)