A.

For the purposes of this ordinance, words used in the present tense shall include the future; words used in the singular number shall include the plural number and the plural the singular; and masculine gender includes feminine and neuter.

B.

The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary;

C.

The word "may" is permissive;

D.

The word "lot" shall include the words "piece", "parcel", and "plats"; the word "building" includes all other structures of every kind regardless of similarity to buildings; and the phrase "used for" shall include phrases "arranged for", "designed for", "intended for", "maintained for" and "occupied for";

E.

All measured distances shall be to the nearest integral foot. If a fraction is one-half foot or less, the next integral foot below shall be taken;

F.

Any words not herein defined shall be constructed as defined in other respective state, county, and town codes. Where there is a conflict in definitions, the most restrictive shall apply.