When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense; words in the plural number include the singular number; and words used in the singular number include the plural number. As used in this title, the following words or phrases shall have the following meaning. (Ord. 2576, 7/27/10; Ord. 2143, 12/9/03; Ord. 1063, 1982)