Certain words in this Planning and Zoning Code are defined for the purpose hereof as follows. Where the context so indicates as well as where the meaning so requires:
(a) Words used in the present tense shall include the future, the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular. The words "occupied" or "used" as applied to any building or premises shall be construed as though followed by the words "or intended, arranged or designed to be occupied or used". All distances are horizontal measurements unless otherwise specified. The word "shall" is mandatory, unless the natural construction of the wording indicates otherwise.
(b) "Building Commissioner" includes all persons succeeding him by whatever title known, in the duties and powers provided for him by this Planning and Zoning Code. (Ord. 121-1962. Passed 12-17-62.)
(c) "Planning and Zoning Code" means Zoning Ordinance 121-1962, as amended, and as codified in Part Eleven-Planning and Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of Garfield Heights, Ohio.