Certain words and phrases as used or found in this Housing Code are defined, for the purpose of this Housing Code, as hereafter set forth in this chapter.
(a) The word "shall" shall be interpreted as mandatory and shall be complied with unless waived by the appropriate commission, board or authority having jurisdiction; "may" shall be interpreted as having permission or being allowed to carry out a provision; "should" shall be interpreted as expressing that the application of a criterion or standard is desired and essential unless commensurate criteria or standards are achieved.
(b) 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.
(c) The phrase "used for" shall include "arranged for", "designed for", "intended for", "maintained for", or "occupied for".
(d) The term "such as" shall be construed as introducing a typical or illustrative enumeration of uses. A colon used to introduce an enumeration shall be construed as being the complete enumeration of uses and not illustrative.
(e) "Board" means the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City.
(f) "Build" means establish, construct, erect, assemble, reconstruct, enlarge, alter, or develop.
(g) "Building Commissioner" means the chief building official of the City or his/her authorized representative.
(h) "City" means the City of Warrensville Heights, Ohio.
(i) "Code" means the Housing Code of the City, unless otherwise designated.
(j) "Commission" means the Planning and Commission of the City.
(k) "Council" means Council of the City.
(l) "County" means Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
(m) "Engineer" means the Engineer of the City.
(n) "Person" means an individual, firm, association, corporation, trust or other legal entity.
(o) "Regulation" means a rule, restriction or other mandatory provision intended to control, require, or prohibit an act and includes "requirement".
(Ord. 2021-106. Passed 6-15-21.)