As used in this chapter:

All words in the present tense shall include the future tense; all words in the plural number shall include the singular number and all words in the singular number shall include the plural number unless the natural construction of the wording indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise specified, all distances shall be measured horizontally. The word "building" shall include the word "structure"; the word "lot" shall include the word "plot"; the word "used" shall be deemed to mean and include "designed, intended or arranged to be used"; the term "erected" shall be deemed also to include "constructed", "reconstructed", "altered", or "moved"; and the word "shall" is mandatory and not directory. The word "zone" includes the word "district", the word "Township" shall mean the "Township of Weehawken" in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey. The terms "Township Council", "Board of Adjustment", "Planning Board", "Building Inspector" and "Administrative Officer" shall mean the respective boards and officers of the Township.