For the purpose of this chapter, certain words shall be interpreted as follows:
(A) Words used in the present tense include the future tense;
(B) Words used in the singular number include the plural;
(C) Words used in the plural number include the singular, unless the natural construction of the wording indicates otherwise;
(D) The “person” includes firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust, and company, as well as individual;
(E) The word “structure” shall include the word “building”;
(F) The word “lot” shall include the words “plat”, “parcel”, or “tract”;
(G) The word “shall” is always mandatory;
(H) The word “may” is permissive; and
(I) The word “used for” shall include the meaning “designed for”.
(Ord. passed 11-9-2015)