As used in the Codified Ordinances, unless otherwise expressly provided or the context otherwise requires:
(a) "And" may be read "or, " and "or" may be read "and," if the sense requires it. (ORC 1.02(F))
(b) "Another, " when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. (ORC 1.02(B))
(c) "Council" means the legislative authority of the Municipality.
(d) "County" means Franklin County, Ohio.
(e) "Land" and "real estate" include rights and easements of an incorporeal nature. (ORC 701.01(F))
(f) "Municipality" or "City" means the City of Bexley, Ohio.
(g) "Oath" includes affirmation and "swear" includes affirm. (ORC 1.59(B))
(h) "Person" includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. (ORC 1.59(C))
(i) "Property" includes real, personal, and mixed estates and interests.
(ORC 701.01(E))
(j) "Registered mail" includes certified mail and "certified mail" includes registered mail. (ORC 1.02(G))
(k) "State" means the State of Ohio.
(l) “Week” means seven consecutive days. (ORC 1.44)
(m) "Whoever" includes all persons, natural and artificial; partners; principals, agents, and employees; and all officials, public or private. (ORC 1.02(A))
(n) “Written” or “in writing” includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures; this provision does not affect any law relating to signatures. (ORC 1.59(J))
(o) "Year" means twelve consecutive months. (ORC 1.44)