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(a) In this chapter, words used in the present tense include the future; the singular number includes the plural number and the plural the singular; and the word "shall" is mandatory and not optional.
(b) In interpreting and applying this chapter, the requirements contained herein are declared to be the minimum requirements for the protection of health, morals, safety and general welfare of the public.
(c) This chapter shall not be deemed to interfere with or abrogate or annul or otherwise affect in any manner whatsoever any ordinances, rules, regulations or easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon height of buildings or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or permits, or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. Except as hereinafter provided, the general regulations set out in this article shall apply.
(d) Uses designated by the letter "P" and uses of a similar character are permitted in the zones indicated, subject to all applicable regulations. Uses explicitly listed in one or more zones are permitted only in those zones. Where a use is not explicitly listed in any zone but is similar in character to more than one listed use, then the use must be deemed to be included in the more intensive of the designated uses in terms of traffic impact, noise, or other community impact.
(e) Uses designated by the letters "SE" may be authorized as special exceptions in the zones indicated, subject to the provisions of article 59-G.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 10-76, § 1; Ord. No. 10-82, § 1; Ord. No. 10-84, § 1; Ord. No. 10-85, § 1; Ord. No. 11-50, § 2; Ord. No. 15-21, § 1.)
Editor’s note-The above Section is cited in Capital Commercial Properties, Inc. v. Montgomery County Planning Board, 158 Md. App. 88, 854 A.2d 283 (2004); inCowles v. Montgomery County, 123 Md. App. 426, 718 A.2d 678 (1998); in Lee v. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, 107 Md. App. 486, 668 A.2d 980 (1995); and in Council of Chevy Chase View v. Rothman, 323 Md. 674, 594 A.2d 1131 (1991). Section 59-A-2.2(a) is quoted in part in Columbia Road Citizens’ Association v. Montgomery County, 98 Md.App. 695, 635 A.2d 30 (1994). Section 59-A-2.2 [formerly § 111-4(d)] is cited in Aspen Hill Venture v. Montgomery County Council, 265 Md. 303, 289 A.2d 303 (1972). Section 59-A-2.2 [formerly § 104-4] is cited in Marathon Builders, Inc. v. Polinger, 263 Md. 410, 283 A.2d 617 (1971). Section 59-A-2.2 [formerly §111-4] is quoted in Marathon Builders, Inc. v. Montgomery County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, 246 Md. 187, 227 A.2d 755 (1967).