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Words, terms, and phrases used in this Title 19 shall have the meanings usually ascribed to them, or as defined or used in state planning and zoning laws, or as defined in Chapter 19.45 (Definitions) of this title. For the purposes of this title, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, certain terms used in this title are defined as follows: A.
Words in the present tense include the future;
B.
Words in the singular number include the plural;
C.
Words in the plural number include the singular;
D.
The terms "shall" and "will" and "must" are mandatory;
E.
The term "city council" means the city council of the City of Commerce;
F.
The term "planning commission" shall mean the planning commission of the City of Commerce;
G.
The term "his" is gender neutral and means his or her;
H.
The term "city" means the City of Commerce; and
I.
The term "general plan" means the City of Commerce general plan.
(Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).