[Ord. 672]
When consistent with the context, words in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter genders.
[Ord. 672]
May is permissive.
[Ord. 672]
Oath includes affirmation.
[Ord. 672]
When consistent with the context, words in the plural include the singular.
[Ord. 672]
Shall is mandatory.
[Ord. 672]
When consistent with the context, words in the singular number shall include the plural.
[Ord. 672]
When consistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the past and future tenses, and words in the future tense include the present tense.