(A) Word usage. For the purpose of this chapter, words used in the present tense shall include the future; words in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular; the word “building” shall include the word “structure”; the word “lot” shall include the word “plot”; and the word “shall” is mandatory and not discretionary.
(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses of land or buildings, as hereinafter listed, shall be permitted in the districts indicated 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; and
(2) Conditional uses allowed in accordance with division (C) below.
(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 § 156.64. Whenever a conditional use is named as a major category, it shall be deemed to include all and only those itemized uses listed.
(Ord. 266, passed 5- -2008)