The provisions and rules of this chapter shall be observed and applied when interpreting this title, except when the context clearly requires otherwise:
A. Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses or forms.
B. Words in the singular number shall include the plural number. Words in the plural number shall include the singular number.
C. The masculine gender shall include the feminine. The feminine gender shall include the masculine.
D. The word “shall” is mandatory.
E. The word “may” is permissive.
F. The word “person” includes individuals, firms, corporations, associations, trusts, and any other similar entities.
G. The word “attorney” means the Clovis city attorney.
H. The words “building code” mean the current Curry County building code.
I. The word “city” means the city of Clovis, New Mexico.
J. The words “comprehensive plan” mean the comprehensive plan of the city of Clovis. It includes all maps, charts and explanatory materials adopted in April 1992 and subsequent amendments.
K. The word “commission” means the Clovis city commission.
L. The words “planning and zoning commission” mean the Clovis planning and zoning commission.
M. The words “planning department” mean the staff of the Clovis planning department.
N. The words “recorder of deeds” mean the Curry County clerk’s office.
O. The words “registered engineer” mean an engineer registered in the state of New Mexico.
P. The word “state” means the state of New Mexico.
Q. The letters “SIC” mean the Standard Industrial Classification (as listed in the 1987 manual printed by the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget).
R. The phrase “zoning board” means the Clovis planning and zoning commission.
S. The words “zoning map” refer to the official zoning map of the city of Clovis, New Mexico. (Ord. 1524-97 § 2(part), 1997; Ord. 1495-96 § 3(part), 1996).