A. Words used in the present tense include the future tense;

B. The singular number includes the plural;

C. The word “person” includes a legal entity as well as an individual;

D. The word “lot” includes the words plot, parcel and tract;

E. The word “shall” signifies a requirement;

F. The words “used” and “occupy” as applied to any building or land include the words intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied;

G. The word “may” signifies permission and desire;

H. Where a definition for a word or term is not found in this section, the definition of the word or term as found in the latest edition of Webster’s Dictionary shall apply. (Ord. 703 § 26, 1996; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).