Whenever a term is not defined in this chapter, it is intended to have the meaning set forth in P.L. 1975, c. 291 (N.J.S.A. 40:55D), if defined by that statute. In the event of conflict between the definition in this chapter and that contained in said statute, the definition in said statute shall apply.

Words in the present tense include the future; words in the singular include the plural number and words in the plural number include the singular; the word "lot" includes the words "plot" and "parcel"; the word "shall" is mandatory and not directive; the word "person" includes a corporation as well as an individual; and the words "used" and "occupied" shall be considered as though followed by the words "or intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied or offered for occupancy." The term "such as," where used herein, shall be considered as introducing a typical or illustrative, rather than an entirely exclusive or inclusive, designation of permitted or prohibited uses, activities, establishments or structures. The words "zone" and "district" are synonymous.