In the construction of this ordinance, the rules and definitions contained in this chapter shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(a)

The particular shall control the general.

(b)

The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary.

(c)

The word "may" is permissive.

(d)

The word "lot" shall include the words "place" or "parcel."

(e)

The word "structure" includes all other structures, or parts thereof, of every kind regardless of similarity to buildings; and the phrase "used for" shall include the phrases "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," and "occupied for."

(f)

In the case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this ordinance and any caption, illustration or table, the text shall control.

(g)

The word "permitted" or words "permitted as of right" mean permitted without meeting the requirements for a conditional use permit.

(h)

The words "conditionally permitted" or "permitted by conditional use permit" mean permitted subject to the requirements for a conditional use and as permitted by the board of zoning appeals pursuant to § 14-310 et seq.

(i)

Words used in the present tense shall include the future, and words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.

(j)

Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:

(1)

"And" indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.

(2)

"Or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply.

(3)

"Either ... or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply individually, but not in combination.

(k)

All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which reference is made are those of the City of Oak Hill, Tennessee. (Ord. No. 12-16, Jan. 2013)

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