<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 70-130. - Word interpretation.</div>
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               For the purpose of this chapter, certain words shall be interpreted as follows:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Words used in the present tense include the future tense.
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                  (2)
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                  Words used in the singular number include the plural and words used in the plural
                  number include the singular, unless the natural construction of the wording indicates
                  otherwise.
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                  (3)
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                  The word "person" includes a firm, association, corporation, trust, and company as
                  well as an individual.
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                  (4)
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                  The word "used for" shall include the meaning "designed for."
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                  (5)
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                  The word "structure" shall include the word "building."
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                  (6)
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                  The word "lot" shall include the word "plot," "parcel," or "tract."
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                  (7)
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                  The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
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               (Ord. of 10-20-2009, Â§ 503)
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