Except as specifically defined herein, all words and phrases used in this zoning ordinance have their customary dictionary definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain words or terms used herein shall be interpreted as follows:
(A) The present tense includes the past and future tenses.
(B) Singular words shall include the plural, and plural words include the singular.
(C) The words "County Council" mean the County Council of Newberry County, South Carolina.
(D) The words "Board of Zoning Appeals" mean the Newberry County Board of Zoning Appeals.
(E) The words "Joint Planning Commission" mean the Newberry County Joint Planning Commission.
(F) The words "zoning map" or "Newberry County Zoning Map" shall mean the Official Zoning Map of Newberry County.
(G) Any reference to a section or chapter shall mean a section or chapter of the Newberry County zoning ordinance, unless otherwise specified.
(H) The words "shall," "will" and "must" are mandatory; and the word "may" is permissive, except when the context of the particular use is negative (e.g., "may not").
(I) The word "street" includes the words "road" and "highway."
(J) The word "person" includes an individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, corporation, company, trust, governmental unit, and any combination thereof.
(K) The word "day" or "days" means calendar days unless otherwise specified.
(L) Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine gender.
(M) The words USED or OCCUPIED include the words INTENDED, DESIGNED, OR ARRANGED TO BE USED OR OCCUPIED.
(N) The words LOT or PROPERTY include the words LOT, PLOT, PARCEL, PROPERTY, or TRACT.
(O) The word STRUCTURE includes the words "building" and "accessory structure."
(P) References to NAICS codes shall mean those codes assigned to businesses in the 2012 North American Industrial Classification Manual published by the United States Office of Management and Budget. NAICS codes are listed in the Table of Permitted Uses as an aid in interpretation and determination of those specific uses included in a general class of uses.
(Q) The word CONTIGUOUS, as applied to lots or districts, shall be interpreted as meaning sharing a common boundary of 10 or more feet in length.
(R) The phrase ON THE PREMISES OF, as applied to accessory uses or structures, shall be interpreted to mean on the same lot or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.
(Ord. 06-11-16, passed 9-21-2016)