A. 
Unless the context otherwise indicates, the following definitions shall be used in the interpretation and construction of this chapter:
(1) 
Words used in the present tense include the future; the singular number shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular; the word "building" shall include the word "structure"; the word "person" includes a corporation as well as an individual; the word "lot" includes the word "plot"; the word "occupy" includes the words "designed or intended to be occupied"; the word "used" shall include the words "arranged, designed, constructed, altered, converted, rented, leased or intended to be used."
(2) 
The word "shall" is mandatory and not optional; the word "may" is permissive.
B. 
Except as provided above, all other words used in this chapter requiring a specific interpretation shall be defined as set forth in Chapter 291 of the Laws of 1975.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
MAJOR SUBDIVISION
All subdivisions not classified as minor subdivisions.
MINOR SUBDIVISION
Any subdivision containing not more than four lots, provided that such subdivision does not involve a planned development, any new street or the extension of any off-tract improvement, the cost of which is to be prorated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42.
[Amended 7-28-1998 by Ord. No. 98-1096]