A. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Ordinance, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of health, safety, morals, and the general welfare of the Borough and its citizens. It is not intended by this Ordinance to interfere with or abrogate or annul any rules or regulations previously adopted or permits previously issued by the Borough which are not in conflict with any provisions of this Ordinance, nor is it intended by this Ordinance to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, building restrictions, or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this Ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon the use of the buildings or premises or upon the height of the building, or requires a larger open space than is imposed or required by such ordinances, rules, regulations or permits, or by easements, covenants, building restrictions or agreements, the provisions of this Ordinance shall control. Where, due to inherent ambiguity, vagueness or lack of clarity in the language of this Ordinance, a reasonable doubt exists as to the meaning of any restriction upon the use of land, said doubt shall be resolved in favor of the property owner and against any implied extension of a restriction.

B. For the purpose of this Ordinance, the terms and words listed in this Section shall have the meaning herein defined. Words not herein defined shall have the meanings given in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary and shall be interpreted so as to give this Ordinance its most reasonable application. For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following rules of interpretation shall apply:

1. Words in the present tense include the future tense.

2. Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular.

3. The words "used" and "occupied" shall be construed to include the words "or intended, arranged or designed to be used or to be occupied, or offered for occupancy".

5. The words "person" and "owner" shall be deemed to include a corporation, unincorporated association and a partnership, or other legal entity, as well as an individual.

6. The words "building" and "structure" shall be construed as if followed by the phrase "or part thereof".

7. The word "lot" includes the words "plot" and "parcel".

8. The word "watercourse" includes channel, creek, ditch, dry run, spring, stream and river.

9. The word "erect" shall mean to build, construct, alter, repair, display, relocate, attach, hang, place, suspend, affix or maintain any structure or building and shall also include the painting of exterior wall signs.

10. References to the male gender shall include the female gender and vice versa.