(A) Rules of construction. The following rules of construction apply to the text of this chapter.
(1) The particular shall control the general.
(2) In the case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption or illustration, the text shall control.
(3) The word
SHALL is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word MAY is permissive and discretionary.
(4) Words used in the present tense shall include the future; and words used in the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(5) A building or structure includes any part thereof.
(6) The phrase
USED FOR includes “arranged for,” “designed for,” “intended for,” “maintained for” or “occupied for.”
(7) The word
PERSON includes an individual, firm, corporation, company, co-partnership, partnership, incorporated association, club, joint venture, estate, trust or any other similar entity, group or combination acting as a unit.
(8) Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves two or more items, conditions, provisions or events connected by the conjunction “and,” “or” or “either... or,” the conjunction shall be interpreted as follows:
(a) AND indicates that all the connected items, conditions or provisions or events shall apply;
(b) OR indicates that the connected items, conditions or provisions or events may apply singly or in any combination.
(9) Terms not herein defined shall have the meaning customarily assigned to them.
(O.C. § 5.550)
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Building Official or person authorized to issue building permits for construction, renovation or other improvements in the village.
BUILDINGS. A structure enclosed within exterior walls or fire walls built, erected and framed of component structural parts, designed for the housing, shelter, enclosure or storage of individuals, animals or property of any kind.
BOARD, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD. The Village of Bingham Farms Design Review Board.
FENCE. Any artificial partition, structure or gate erected as a dividing market, barrier or enclosure.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE. A structure or portion of a structure constructed of impenetrable material that repels water so as to prevent precipitation from infiltrating the ground occupied by the structure or that causes water to run off the structure in greater quantities or at a greater rate than existed prior to development.
LANDSCAPING. The treatment of an area of land or part of site design with plant materials, earth, rocks and water for the purpose of enhancing property, screening or separating land uses or lessening noise levels. The planting and maintenance of the LANDSCAPING shall be in accordance with this chapter.
ONE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT. A building or portion thereof designed or used as a place of residence for one family. The dwelling unit may be either detached or attached/clustered to one or more other one-family dwelling units.
PERMIT. The written authority issued by the Building Official permitting construction, removal, moving, alteration, use, change of use or otherwise involving a building, structure or parcel of land, as is appropriate, in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
STRUCTURE. An assembly of materials forming a construction for occupancy or use, including among others, buildings, stadiums, platforms, radio towers, water tanks, sheds, storage bins, shelters and outdoor advertising signs.
TWO-STORY ENTRY.
A combination of all or portions of the height of two or more stories of a building as a single exterior architectural entrance feature that includes one or more doors and is characterized by an undivided vertical plan, unique glazing or window designs directly above the door(s), enlarged door(s), its own roof feature or gable and/or other construction materials or elements that are designed or appear to provide a single exterior architectural entrance feature. Designs that include a second-floor window above a door or doors do not constitute a two-story entry if the window style, size and placement is consistent and in harmony with other second-story windows on that side of the building.
UTILITY. Any person, firm, corporation, municipal department or board duly authorized to furnish and furnishing under state or municipal regulations to the public electricity, gas, steam, communication, transportation or water.
(O.C. § 5.551; Am. Ord. 199, passed 7-24-06)