Except as specifically defined herein, all words used in this Zoning Ordinance have their customary dictionary definitions. For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, certain words or terms used herein are defined as follows:
(A) The word "CITY" means the City of Camden, South Carolina.
(B) The words "CITY COUNCIL" mean the City Council of the City of Camden, South Carolina.
(C) The words "BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS" mean the City of Camden Board of Zoning Appeals.
(D) The words "PLANNING COMMISSION" mean the City of Camden Planning Commission.
(E) The words "CITY PLANNER" mean the City Planner for the City of Camden or his designee.
(F) The words "ZONING ADMINISTRATOR" mean the Zoning Administrator for the City of Camden or his designee.
(G) The words "URBAN FORESTER" mean the Urban Forester for the City of Camden or his designee.
(H) The word "ORDINANCE" means the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Camden.
(I) The words "SHALL," "WILL" and "MUST" are mandatory; and the word "MAY" is permissive, except when the context of the particular use is negative (e.g., "may not").
(J) The word "LOT" includes the words "PLOT," "PARCEL" and "TRACT."
(K) The word "STRUCTURE" includes the words "BUILDING" and "ACCESSORY STRUCTURE."
(L) The word "STREET" includes the words "ROAD" and "HIGHWAY."
(M) The word "PERSON" includes an individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, corporation, company, trust, governmental unit, and any combination thereof.
(N) The words "ZONING MAP" or "OFFICIAL ZONING MAP" shall mean the Official Zoning Map of the City of Camden.
(O) The word "DAY" or "DAYS" means calendar days unless otherwise specified.
(P) Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine gender.
(Q) Words used in the singular include the plural.
(R) Any reference to a section shall mean a section of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Camden, unless otherwise specified.
(S) For purposes of interpreting this Zoning Ordinance, certain words, concepts, and ideas are defined in § 157.220. Except as defined herein, all other words used in this Zoning Ordinance shall have their customary dictionary meaning.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)