To interpret this chapter, certain words or terms are herein defined. Unless otherwise stated, the following words shall have the meaning herein defined.
(a) Words used in the present tense include the future tense.
(b) Words in the singular include the plural; words in the plural include the singular.
(c) The word "person" includes an individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, a public or private institution, utility, cooperative, interstate body, the State of North Carolina and its agencies and political subdivisions, or other legal entity.
(d) The word "lot" includes the word "structure."
(e) The word "building" includes the word "structure."
(f) The word "shall" is mandatory, not a directory.
(g) The words "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or buildings shall be construed to include the words "intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied."
(h) The word "Zoning Enforcement Officer" includes the word "Watershed Administrator". (Ord. of 1/10/05; Ord. of 12/6/10; Ord. of 6/28/21)