1101.01 INTERPRETATION; GENERAL DEFINITIONS.

   As used in this Zoning Code:

   (a)   The word "shall" shall be interpreted as mandatory and shall be complied with unless waived by the appropriate commission, board or authority having jurisdiction; "may" shall be interpreted as having permission or being allowed to carry out a provision; "should" shall be interpreted as expressing that the application of a criterion or standard is desired and essential unless commensurate criteria or standards are achieved.

   (b)   All words used in the singular shall include the plural and all words used in the present tense shall include the future tense, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.

   (c)   The phrase "used for" shall include "arranged for", "designed for", "intended for", "maintained for", or "occupied for".

   (d)   The term "such as" shall be construed as introducing a typical or illustrative enumeration of uses.  A colon used to introduce an enumeration shall be construed as being the complete enumeration of uses and not illustrative. 

   (e)   "Regulation" means a rule, restriction or other mandatory provision intended to control, require, or prohibit an act and includes "requirement".

   (f)   "Build" means establish, construct, erect, assemble, reconstruct, enlarge, alter, or develop.

   (g)   "City" means the City of Beachwood, Ohio.

   (h)   "Code" means the Zoning Code of the City, unless otherwise designated.

   (i)   "Commission" means the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City.

   (j)   "Council" means Council of the City.

   (k)   "Developer" means a person or firm commencing proceedings under this Code to effect a subdivision or development of land for himself or herself or for another.

   (l)   "District" means a section of the City for which uniform zoning regulations, as provided herein, govern the use of land, structures, and premises, the permitted height, and area of structures and the area or open spaces about structures.

   (m)   "Engineer" means the Engineer of the City.

   (n)   "Lot" means a parcel of land, the perimeter of which has been approved by Council and recorded at the office of the County Recorder.

   (o)   "Person" means an individual, firm, association, corporation, trust or other legal entity.

      (Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)