10.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions and rules of construction set forth shall prevail, except when the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses and derivative forms.
(2) Words in the singular shall include the plural, and words in the plural shall include the singular.
(3) The masculine gender shall include the feminine, and the feminine gender shall include the masculine.
(4) The word "shall" is mandatory.
(5) The word "may" is permissive.
(6) The word "person" includes individuals, firms, corporations, associations, trusts, local agency, city, county, state or federal government or any district or division thereof.
(7) The word "City" shall mean the City of Medford.
(8) The word "Council" shall mean the City Council of the City of Medford.
(9) The words "Planning Commission" shall mean the Planning Commission of the City of Medford.
(10) Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used in this chapter. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted meanings.