(a) Words used in the present tense include the future; the singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular, unless the natural construction of the wording indicates otherwise. The word "building" includes the word "structure". The words "occupied" or "used" as applied to any building or premises shall be deemed to be followed by the words "or intended, arranged or designed to be occupied or used". The word "shall" is mandatory. All distances refer to measurements in a horizontal plane unless otherwise clearly indicated.
(b) The phrase "this Zoning Code" means Zoning Ordinance 56-53, as amended, and the phrase "this ordinance" includes all ordinances amending or supplementing the same. The word "City" means the City of University Heights, Ohio. The terms "City Council", "the Board of Appeals" and "Planning Commission" mean, respectively, the City Council, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the City Planning Commission of the City of University Heights.
(1982 Code, § 1101.02) (Ord. 56-53. Passed 10-1-1956.)