Southampton Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
12-2.1 Word
usage.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain phrases and words are herein defined as follows:
a.
The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary; and
b.
The word "may" is discretionary and not mandatory;
c.
The word "lot" includes the word "plot" and "premises";
d.
The word "building" includes the words "structure," "dwelling" or "residence";
e.
The word "used" shall include arranged, designed, constructed, altered, converted, rented, leased or intended to be used;
f.
Words used in the present tense include the future;
g.
Words used in the singular number include the plural number and vice versa;
h.
Words used to include the male gender include the female gender and vice versa.
Any word or term not defined or referenced herein in § 12-2 of this chapter hereinbelow shall be used with a meaning of standard usage as defined in Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language, unabridged and latest edition. |