§ 152.006 INTERPRETATION.

   (A)   Construction of language:

      (1)   The present tense includes the past and future tenses and the future the present.

      (2)   The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular.

      (3)   The word “must” is mandatory and the word “may” is permissive.

      (4)   If a word or term defined in this chapter appears in the text, its meaning may be construed as set forth in the definition of the word or term.

      (5)   All measured distances expressed in feet must be to the nearest tenth of a foot.

   (B)   Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this chapter, the following may apply to a use not provided for within a zoning district.

      (1)   If in any zoning district a use is neither specifically permitted nor allowed, the use may be considered prohibited.

      (2)   The City Council or the Planning Commission, on their own initiative or upon request, may utilize City Staff to conduct a study to determine if a particular use complies with the Comprehensive Plan, what zoning district would be most appropriate, and what standards and conditions may apply to its use.

      (3)   The City Council may initiate an amendment to this chapter according to procedures established in §§ 152.030 through 152.039 to provide for the particular use under consideration.

(Ord. 2000-936)