(A) Word usage. For purposes of this chapter, words used in the singular number include the plural and the plural the singular; the present tense includes the past and future tenses and the future the present; the word “shall” is mandatory and the word “may” is permissive; all measured distances shall be to the nearest integral foot; whenever a word or term defined hereinafter appears in the text of this chapter, its meaning shall be construed as set forth in the definition thereof.
(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses of land or buildings, as hereinafter listed, shall be permitted in the districts under the conditions specified. No building or land shall be devoted to any use other than a use permitted hereinafter in the zoning district in which the building, structure or land shall be located, except for the following exceptions:
(1) Uses lawfully established prior to the effective date of this chapter;
(2) Conditional uses allowed in accordance with division (C) of this section; and
(3) Essential services erected, constructed, altered or maintained by public utilities or by governmental departments or commissions, subject only to the permit requirements of § 153.016.
(C) Conditional uses. Conditional uses of land or buildings, as hereinafter listed, may be allowed in the districts indicated, subject to the issuance of conditional use permits, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 153.215 through 153.224. Whenever a conditional use is named as a major category, it shall be deemed to include all and only those itemized uses listed.
(Ord. 209.5, passed 12-14-1994)