Generally

Words or terms used in this ordinance shall have the meanings stated in this section, unless explicitly noted otherwise within any other section.

Words used in the present tense include the future, the singular includes the plural and the plural the singular. The word "used" includes "designed, intended, or arranged to be used." The word "shall" is mandatory; the word "may" is permissive; the word "building" includes the word "structure"; the word "lot" includes the word "plot"; the word "land" includes the words "marsh" and "water."