Appendix 400. Interpretation of certain terms or words.

Except as specifically defined herein, all words used in this ordinance have their customary dictionary definitions. For the purpose of this ordinance, certain words or terms used herein are defined as follows: Words used in the present tense include the future tense. Words used in the singular include the plural, and words used [in] the plural include the singular. The word "shall" is mandatory. The word "lot" includes the words plot or parcel. The word "building" includes the word structure. The word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust company, or corporation as well as an individual. The words "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or building shall be construed to include the words intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied. The words "map" or "zoning map" shall mean the Official Zoning Map of Horry County, South Carolina.