Depew City Zoning Code
§ 260-12
Word usage.
For the purposes of this chapter, certain terms are herewith defined.
A.
Except where specifically defined herein, all words used in this Zoning Law shall carry their customary meanings.
B.
Words used in the present tense include the future, and the plural includes the singular.
C.
The word "and" indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.
D.
The word "or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singly or in any combination.
E.
The term "either . . . or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events apply singly and not in any combination.
F.
The word "district" includes the plural "districts."
G.
The word "lot" includes "plot" or "parcel."
H.
The word "building" includes the word "structure." Any reference to building or structure also refers to any part of a building or structure.
I.
The word "shall" is intended to be mandatory.
J.
The word "may" is intended to be permissive.
K.
The words "occupied" or "used" shall be construed to include the words "or intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied, constructed, altered, converted, rented, or leased," and the words "occupancy" or "use" shall be construed as similarly qualified.
L.
The word "person" includes "firm," "partnership," "estate," "trust," "limited-liability company," or "corporation."