In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Code shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare. Whenever the requirements of this Code conflict with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, ordinances, or resolutions, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern.
In the event that any question arises concerning the application of regulations, performance standards, definitions, or other requirements of the City of Twinsburg Zoning Code, the Chief Building Officer shall be responsible for interpretation. Interpretation shall be limited to standards, regulations, and requirements of this Code. Such responsibility shall not be construed to extend to include interpretation of any technical codes adopted by reference, nor shall it be construed to substitute for any rights or responsibilities specified to any named commission, board or official.
The following applies to the interpretation of words used in this Code:
(a) Words used in this Code are normally used in their ordinary English usage. Certain terms are however, defined and wherever used in the Code, they shall have the meaning as set forth in Chapter 1105, except where their context clearly indicates a different meaning.
(b) The word "shall" is to be interpreted as mandatory and shall be complied with unless waived; "may" is too interpreted as having permission or being allowed to carry out a provision; "should" is to be interpreted as expressing that the application of such criteria or standard is desired and essential unless commensurate criteria or standards are achieved.
(c) All words used in the singular shall include the plural, and all words used in the present tense shall include the future tense, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(d) The phrase "use for" shall include "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," or "occupied for."
(Ord.173-2000. Passed 12-17-00.)