§ A. Interpretations.  


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  • For the purpose of interpreting this ordinance, certain words or terms used herein shall be defined as follows: Words used in the present tense include the future tense. Words used in the singular number include the plural, and words used in the plural include the singular. The word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, corporation, trust, and company as well as an individual. The word "lot" includes the word "plot" or "parcel." The word "building" includes the word "structure." The word "shall" is always mandatory. The word "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 word "maps", "zoning map", or "Paulding County Zoning Map" means the "Official Zoning Maps of Paulding County, Georgia."

(Res. No. 18-29, § 1(Exh. A), 6-26-2018)