The following are general definitions and rules of construction for these Land Planning and Subdivision Regulations:
(a) Words used in the singular include the plural.
(b) Words used in the present tense include the future tense.
(c) The word "shall" is to be interpreted as mandatory; the word "may" as directory and complied with unless waived.
(d) "City" means the City of Westlake, Ohio.
(e) "Commission" means the Planning Commission of the City.
(f) "Council" means the legislative body of the City.
(g) "Developer" means any individual, firm, association, corporation, trust or any other legal entity, including his or its agents, commencing proceedings under these Regulations to effect a subdivision of land for himself or itself, or for another.
(Ord. 1964-62. Passed 7-16-64.)