The terms or words used in this Planning and Zoning Code shall be interpreted according to this Section.
(a) References to Public Entities, Officials and Agencies.
(1) The words "Chardon" "city" and "municipality" mean the City of Chardon, Ohio.
(2) All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which references are made in this code are those of the City of Chardon, Ohio, unless otherwise expressly stated.
(b) References to Regulations.
(1) The word "Code" and "Planning and Zoning Code" shall mean the Planning and Zoning Code of the City of Chardon Ohio, as currently in effect and as may hereafter be amended.
(2) Whenever reference is made to the Ohio Revised Code (or as abbreviated ORC or RC), or any other statute, ordinance, or resolution, that reference shall be construed as referring to the edition of such regulation (as amended), resolution, statute, or document or to the relevant successor document, unless otherwise expressly stated.
(c) Intent. All provisions, terms, and phrases contained in this code shall be construed according to this code's and each chapter's stated purpose and intent.
(d) The text of the Code shall control when the text is inconsistent or in conflict with the illustration or caption are.
(e) The word "shall" is mandatory and not permissive; the words "may" or "should" are permissive and not mandatory.
(f) The words "used" and "occupied" shall be interpreted as the phrase "arranged, designed, constructed, altered, or intended to be used."
(g) The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular.
(h) Whenever a number of days is specified, days shall mean calendar days unless specifically noted otherwise.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)