§ 2-1. Interpretation of certain terms and words.  


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  • Words used in the present tense include the future tense. Words used in the singular include the plural, and words used in the plural include the singular.

    The word "person" includes a firm, partnership, company, corporation or association.

    The word "lot" includes the word "plot" or "parcel".

    The word "building" includes the word "structure".

    The word "shall" is always mandatory, and not merely directory. The word "may" is always construed to be permissive.

    The word "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or building shall be construed to include the words "intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied".