For the purpose of this Zoning Code, terms or words used herein shall be interpreted according to this Chapter. In the case of a discrepancy in meaning or implication between the text of this Code and any illustration or caption, the text shall control.
(a) The word "shall" signifies a mandatory requirement, one that is not discretionary; the word "may" signifies a permissive or discretionary requirement; and the word "should" is a preferred requirement.
(b) The word "structure" includes the word "building."
(c) The word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, corporation, or any other legal entity including its agents as well as an individual.
(d) The words "used" and "occupied" include the words "arranged, designed, constructed, altered, or intended to be used."
(e) The word "lot" includes the words "plot" and "parcel."
(f) The words "Board of Appeals" or "Appeals Board" shall mean the Village of Waite Hill Board of Zoning Appeals.
(g) The words "the Commission" or "Planning and Zoning Commission" shall mean the Village of Waite Hill Planning and Zoning Commission.
(h) The words "Waite Hill" shall mean the Village of Waite Hill, Ohio.
(i) The words "Zoning Code" means the Zoning Code of the Village of Waite Hill, Ohio.
(j) The words "this Code" mean the Zoning Code of the Village of Waite Hill, Ohio.
(k) "Council" means the Village Council of Waite Hill, Ohio.
(l) The words "Review Board" or "Architectural Board of Review" means the Architectural Board of Review of the Village of Waite Hill.
(m) The word "County" means Lake County, Ohio.
(n) The words "Village Engineer" mean the engineer of the Village of Waite Hill, Ohio.
(o) The words "Zoning Administrator" mean the individual designated to administer the Zoning Code of the Village of Waite Hill, Ohio. A person designated by the Zoning Administrator may also perform duties of the Zoning Administrator.
(p) ORC shall mean the Ohio Revised Code. This Zoning Code cites specific code sections from the ORC, and while these code sections may change after the adoption of this Zoning Code, the intent of these referenced sections shall remain.
(q) The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular.
(r) "Such as" shall be construed as introducing a typical or illustrative enumeration of uses or examples.
(s) "Regulation" means a rule, restriction or other mandatory provision intended to control, require or prohibit an act.
(t) Whenever a number of days are specified, days shall mean calendar days unless specifically noted otherwise.
(Ord. 2011-14. Passed 4-9-12.)