For this Ordinance, certain terms and words are herein defined.

Present tense shall include future tense; singular number shall include plural, and plural shall include singular; “shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive; “persons” include individuals, partnerships, corporations, clubs or associations; reference to one gender shall include the other.

The following terms may be used interchangeably; lot, parcel, plot, or premises; used, arranged, occupied or maintained; building or structure; sold or dispensed; zone or district.

“City” shall mean the City of Goodyear; “Board” shall mean the Board of Adjustment; “Commission” shall mean the Planning and Zoning Commission; “Council” shall mean the City Council; Committee shall mean the Site Plan Review Committee.

Defined words appear in bold throughout the text.