§ 17.04.005. Interpretation of grammar.  


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  • Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions set forth in this chapter shall be used in the interpretation and construction of this title. Words used in the present tense shall include the future; the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular; the word "building" shall include the word structure"; the word "used" shall include "arranged, designed, constructed, altered, converted, rented, leased" or "intended to be used" and the word "shall" is mandatory and not directory.

(Ord. 53 § 10-6 (part), 1978)