§ 120-63. Word usage.

Except where specifically defined herein, all words used in this chapter shall carry their customary meanings. Words used in the present tense include the future tense; words in the singular number include the plural, and the plural the singular. The word "lot" includes the word "plot." The word "shall" is intended to be mandatory; the word "should" is intended as a recommendation that may be required at the Planning Board's discretion; the word "may" is intended to identify an option. The word "occupied" or the word "used" shall be considered as though followed by "or intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied." The word "person" includes individual, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization. Doubt as to the precise meaning of any word used in this chapter shall be clarified by the Board of Appeals under its power of interpretation by appeal.