§ 21.08.010. Definitions and construction of terms generally.  


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  • For the purpose of this title, certain words and phrases are defined and certain provisions shall be construed as herein set out unless it shall be apparent from the context that they have a different meaning. All words used in the present tense include the future tense; all words in the plural number include the singular; all words in the singular include the plural; the word "building" includes the word "structure"; the word "shall" is mandatory and not directory; the word "person" shall include a firm, corporation or natural person; the word "used" includes the words "arranged, designed or intended to be used"; and the word "construction or construct" includes the words "erect, reconstruct, alter, move in or move upon."

    The definitions set forth in this chapter shall apply.

(Prior code §24-4(part)).