(A) The language set forth in the text of this chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction.
(1) The singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular.
(2) The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future the present.
(3) The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
(B) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare.
(C) Where conditions of this chapter are comparable with conditions imposed by any other law, ordinance, statute, resolution, or regulation, the regulations which are more restrictive shall prevail.
(D) No structure may be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or altered, and no structure or land may be used for any purpose nor in any manner which is not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(E) No cellar, garage, tent, trailer, basement, or accessory building shall at any time be used as a dwelling unit except manufactured housing as regulated in this chapter, and a basement home may be used as a dwelling for a period not exceeding three years, pending completion of structure above. The basement portion of a finished home or apartment building may be used for normal eating and sleeping purposes provided it is properly dampproofed, has suitable fire protection and exits, and is otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(F) Public utility services, erected, constructed, altered, or maintained by public utilities or by governmental departments or commissions, because of their nature and function are permitted uses in all districts, subject to the application and granting of a conditional use permit when substations or related structures are to be constructed.
(Ord. 134/94, passed 3-24-94)