Cartersville |
Code of Ordinances |
CODE OF ORDINANCES |
Chapter 26. ZONING |
Article II. INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS |
§ 2.1. Interpretation of certain terms and words.
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, co-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 "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."
The word "district" shall mean "zoning district" for the purposes of this chapter.
The word "map" or "zoning map" shall mean "Official Zoning Map of the City of Cartersville" for the purposes of this chapter.