In the construction of this Ordinance, the rules and definitions contained in this Section shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   1.   Words used in the present tense shall include the future.

   2.   Words used in the singular number shall include the plural number, and words in the plural number shall include the singular number.

   3.   The phrase used for shall include the phrases arranged for, designed for, intended for, maintained for, and occupied for.

   4.   The word shall is mandatory.

   5.   The word may is permissive.

   6.   All measured distances, expressed in feet, shall be to the nearest integral foot. If a fraction is one half (1/2) foot or more, the integral foot next above shall be taken.

   7.   The following words and terms, wherever they occur in this Ordinance, shall be interpreted as here defined.

(Ord. 963-96, passed 4-8-97)