Words used in the present tense include the future tense; the singular number includes the plural number and the plural number includes the singular number. The words "occupied" and "used," as applied to any building or premises, shall be construed as though followed by the words "or intended, arranged or designed to be occupied or used." All distances are horizontal measurements unless otherwise specified. The word "shall" is mandatory, unless the natural construction of the wording indicates otherwise. This Zoning Code includes all ordinances amending, explaining or supplementing the same. The Inspector of Buildings includes all persons succeeding him, by whatever title known, in the duties and powers provided for him by this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 53-5-1. Passed 6-2-53.)