In the interpretation of all titles of this code concerning land use and development regulations, the definitions contained in this chapter shall control, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Words used in the present tense shall include the plural number, and the plural the singular. (Ord. 1946 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1907 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1815 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1691 § 1, 1997; Ord. 1685, 1997; Ord. 1628 § 1, 1996).