17.05.010 General.
Words used in this Title shall have their normal and customary meaning, unless specifically defined otherwise.
(1) Rules.
(a) Words used in the present tense include the future.
(b) The plural includes the singular, and vice versa.
(c) The words “shall,” “will,” and “must” are mandatory.
(d) The word “may” indicates that discretion is allowed.
(e) The word “should” indicates direction and obligation, but is not mandatory.
(f) The word “used” includes “designed, intended, or arranged” to be used.
(g) The masculine gender includes the feminine and vice versa.
(h) Distances shall be measured horizontally unless otherwise specified.
(i) The word “building” includes a portion of a building.
(j) The word “day” means calendar day unless otherwise specified.
(2) Adopted Codes. Where a code had been adopted by reference or incorporation which may contain a definition conflicting with that set forth in this Title, for the purpose of that particular referenced or incorporated code, the definition therein shall prevail. (Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).