§ 165-31. Construction.  


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  • In the construction of this chapter, the present tense shall include the future, the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular. The word "shall" is always mandatory. The word "may" is permissive. The words "zone" and district" are synonymous. The word "used" shall include the words "arranged," "designed" or "intended to be used." Any word or term not interpreted or defined by this section is to be given its standard or common meaning. Whenever a term is used in this chapter which is defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., such term shall have the meaning in the state statute.