§ 123-6. Interpretation.

For purposes of this Part 1, certain words shall be interpreted as follows:

A. 

Words used in the present tense include the future.

B. 

The singular number includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular.

C. 

The phrase "used for" includes "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for" and "occupied for."

D. 

The word "person" includes an individual, corporation, partnership, incorporated association and/or any other similar entity.

E. 

The words "include" or "including" shall not limit the term to the specified examples but are intended to extend the meaning to all other instances of like kind and character.

F. 

The word "building" shall always be construed as if followed by the words "or part thereof."

G. 

The word "may" is permissive, and the words "shall" and "will" are always mandatory.

H. 

The word "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or building includes the words "intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied."

[Added 4-7-2005 by Ord. No. 524]

I. 

The word "should" means that it is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory.

[Added 4-7-2005 by Ord. No. 524]

J. 

The word "lot" includes plot or parcel.

[Added 4-7-2005 by Ord. No. 524]

K. 

The words "street," "highway" and "road" have the same meaning and are used interchangeably.

[Added 4-7-2005 by Ord. No. 524]

L. 

The word "sale" shall also include rental.

[Added 4-7-2005 by Ord. No. 524]

M. 

The masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter.

[Added 4-7-2005 by Ord. No. 524]

N. 

If a word is not defined in this chapter, but is defined in the Township Zoning Ordinance, § 143-7, of the Code of the Township of Lower Providence or the Township Floodplain Ordinance, as amended, the definition in that ordinance shall apply.

O. 

Any word or term not defined in this chapter, the Township Zoning Ordinance § 143-7, of the Code of the Township of Lower Providence or the Township Floodplain Ordinance, as amended, that word or term shall be used with the meaning of standard usage within the context of the section in question. The standard Webster's Dictionary definition shall be used as a reference. Section 123-7A also applies to this section.

P. 

The words "such as," "includes," "including" and "specifically" shall provide examples, but shall not by themselves limit a provision only to items specifically mentioned, if other items would otherwise comply with the provision.

Q. 

If a word is defined in both this chapter and another Township ordinance, each definition shall apply to the provisions of each applicable ordinance.