(a) Interpretations of Terms and Words. For the purposes of this Code, certain terms and words are defined and are used in this Code in that defined context. For the purpose of this Planning and Zoning Code, certain terms and words used herein shall be interpreted as follows:
(1) Any words not herein defined shall be construed as defined in normal dictionary usage.
(2) The word “shall” is a mandatory requirement, the word “may” is a permissive requirement, and the word “should” is a preferred requirement.
(3) The word “lot” includes the words “plot” or “parcel.”
(4) The words “used” and “occupied” include the words “intended,” “designed” or “arranged” to be used or occupied.
(5) The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company or corporation, as well as an individual.
(6) The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular.
(7) Whenever a number of days are specified, days shall mean calendar days unless specifically noted otherwise.
(8) Whenever a proposed use fits within a specific definition but also within a
more general definition, the more specific definition shall control.
(b) Definitions of General Terms. For the purpose of this Zoning Code, certain words used herein are defined and whenever used in this Zoning Code shall have the meaning indicated in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. The following are general terms of reference:
“BOARD.” The Zoning Board of Appeals of Evendale, Ohio.
“BUILDING COMMISSIONER.” The individual certified by the Ohio Board of Building Standards to administer the Ohio Building Code and all other relevant building standards of the State of Ohio. Duties of the Building Commissioner may also be performed by a designated agent holding an equivalent certification.
“BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING MANAGER.” The individual designated to administer the Zoning Code of the Village. Duties of the Building, Planning & Zoning Manager may also be performed by a designated agent. See Chapter 1270.
“CODE.” Unless otherwise referring to another portion of the Codified Ordinances, “code” means only Part Twelve, Title Four of the Codified Ordinances that regulates Village zoning.
“COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.” Either the Heavy Commercial HC District or the General Commercial GC District.
“COMMISSION.” The Planning Commission of Evendale, Ohio.
“COUNCIL.” The Village Council of Evendale, Ohio.
“DISTRICT.” A part of the Village wherein regulations of this Zoning Code are uniform as classified by the provisions of Chapter 1244.
“EFFECTIVE DATE OF ADOPTION.” The date upon which this Zoning Code was passed by Council.
“INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.” Either the Industrial Truck Center ITC District, the General Industrial GI District, the Industrial Flex-1 IF-1 District, or the Industrial Flex-2 IF-2 District.
“MUNICIPALITY.” The Village of Evendale, Ohio.
“NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.” The ITC, GI, IF-1, IF-2, OR, GC, HC, or PF District, or any Planned Unit Development.
“NONRESIDENTIAL USE.” Any use permitted in the Village other than “single-family dwelling”.
“PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT” or “PUD.” A “planned unit development” or “planned business development” as provided for in Chapter 1256 of this Code.
“PUBLIC NOTICE.” Advance notice of a hearing or proceeding as prescribed in this Zoning Code pursuant to Chapter 1278.
“VILLAGE.” The Village of Evendale, Ohio.
“ZONING MAP.” The Zoning District Map of Evendale.
Ord. 12-64. Passed 3-12-13; Ord. 15-06. Passed 1-20-15; Ord. 20-24. Passed 3-10-20.)