Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall be used in the interpretation and construction of this Zoning Code:
(a) Words used in the present tense include the future; the singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular; the word “building” includes the word “structure”; and the word “used” and “occupied” includes “arranged, designed, constructed, altered, converted, rented, leased, or intended to be used.”
(b) The word “shall” is mandatory and not discretionary; the word "may" signifies a permissive or discretionary requirement; and the word “should” is a preferred requirement.
(c) The word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, corporation, or similar entity, as well as an individual.
(d) The word “lot” includes the words “plot, zoning lot, and parcel.”
(e) The word “municipality” shall mean the City of Bedford Heights, Ohio.
(f) The word “City” shall mean the City of Bedford Heights, Ohio.
(g) The words “the Commission” or “Planning Commission” shall mean the City of Bedford Heights Planning Commission.
(h) The words “this Code” shall mean the Zoning Code of the City of Bedford Heights, Ohio.
(i) ORC shall mean the Ohio Revised Code. This Zoning Code cites specific code sections from the ORC, and while these code sections may change after the adoption of this Zoning Code, the intent of these referenced sections shall remain.
(j) Whenever a number of days are specified, days shall mean calendar days unless specifically noted otherwise.
(Ord. 2023-029. Passed 4-18-23.)