A. Tense. All words used in the present tense include the future tense.

B. Singular/plural. All words used in the plural include the singular, and all words used in the singular include the plural unless the context indicates to the contrary.

C. Gender. All words used in the masculine gender include the feminine gender.

D. Use of shall, should, will and may. The words shall and will are mandatory, the word should is directory, and the word may is permissive.

E. Use of building and structure. The word building includes the word structure.

F. Use of ‘used for’. The phrase used for includes the phrases arranged for, designed for, intended for, maintained for and occupied for.

G. Use of land and property. The words land and property are used interchangeably unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary.

H. Use of occupied. The word occupied shall included premises designed or intended to be occupied.

I. Use of person. The word person shall include persons, association, firm, partnership or corporation, as well as the individual. (Ord. M-3891 § 3, 11/03/2008 – Effective 12/3/08; Ord. M-3692 § 8, 02/28/2005; Ord. M-3643, 01/26/2004)