For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and terms shall
be interpreted as follows:
(a) Words used in the present tense include the future tense;
words in the singular include the plural, and the plural includes the singular unless the
obvious construction and context indicates otherwise.
(b) The word "SHALL" is a mandatory requirement; the
words "MAY" and "SHOULD" are permissive requirements.
(c) The term "PERSON" includes individuals,
partnerships, corporations, clubs and associations.
(d) The word "INCLUDES" and its various forms does
not limit a term to the specified examples, but is intended to extend the term's meaning
to all instances or circumstances of a similar kind, character, or class.
(e) Any reference to "THIS CHAPTER" or "THIS
ORDINANCE" shall mean the Subdivision Ordinance of York County, Virginia and all
amendments hereto; any reference to "THIS CODE" shall mean the Code of the
County of York, Virginia and all amendments thereto.
(f) References to sections of the Code of
Virginia are applicable as to the effective date of this chapter.
Subsequent changes to those sections, including renumbering, which do
not result in a change in content or effect, shall be deemed to be incorporated
herein, mutatis mutandis.