For the purpose of interpreting this Zoning Code, the following words and terms shall have the meanings given herein and shall be interpreted as follows:
(a) All words used in the present tense include the future tense, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(b) The singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular.
(c) The word "lot" includes the word "plot" or "parcel".
(d) The word "structure includes the word "building" and includes advertising signs and billboards as well as tents, mobile homes, walls, fences and pools.
(e) The word shall is to be interpreted as a mandatory requirement and shall be complied with unless waived; "may" is to be interpreted as having permission or being allowed to carry out a provision; "should" is a preferred requirement.
(f) The word "person" includes an individual, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, corporation, firm, or any other legal entity.
(g) The words "occupied" and "used", as applied to any building or premises, shall be construed as though followed by the words "or intended, arranged or designed to be occupied or used."
(h) The word "City" means the City of Parma, Ohio.
(i) The word "Commission" means the City Planning Commission of the City of Parma, Ohio.
(j) The word "Council" means the legislative body of the City of Parma, Ohio.
(k) The word "Board" means the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Parma, Ohio.
(Ord. 2-94. Passed 5-2-94.)