For the purpose of this Maintenance Code certain terms or words shall be interpreted as follows:
(a) Interchangeability.
(1) Words used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular;
(2) Words used in the present tense shall include the future tense;
(3) Words in the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter;
(4) The phrase "used for" shall include the phrases "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," and "occupied for;"
(5) The word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or corporation as well as an individual;
(6) The word "dwelling" includes the word "residence.
(7) Whenever words denoting an area or structure are stated in this Maintenance Code, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof."
(b) Mandatory and Advisory Verbs.
(1) The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary;
(2) The word "may" is permissive.
(Ord. 10-2016. Passed 12-20-16.)