§ 4.1. Rules.

In the construction of this ordinance, the rules contained in this article shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise:

4.1-1 Words used in the present tense include the future tense.

4.1-2 Words used in the singular number include the plural number and words used in the plural include the singular.

4.1-3 The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.

4.1-4 The word "may" is permissive.

4.1-5 The word "building" includes the word "structure" and every kind regardless of similarity to building.

4.1-6 The word "erected" includes the word "constructed," "moved," "located" or "relocated."

4.1-7 The word "lot" includes the word "plot" or "parcel."

4.1-8 The word "map" or "zoning map" means the Zoning Map of Cherokee County, Georgia.

4.1-9 The word "person" includes the words "individual," "firms," "partnerships," "corporations," "associations," "governmental bodies" and all other legal entities.

4.1-10 The word "used" or "occupied" include the words "intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied."

4.1-11 The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.

4.1-12 All measured quantities shall be to the nearest integral unit of measure, and if a fraction is one-half or greater, the next highest integral unit shall be used.

4.1-13 Where requirements are set based on number of days, days are computed based on the calendar, except that when the final date falls on a weekend or holiday, the day due shall continue until the next regular working day.