Meaning of words and phrases.
Columbus City Codes § 3303.00
in effect3303.00 - Meaning of words and phrases.
(A) The definitions in this chapter shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this Zoning Code as well as the interpretation and enforcement of the 2024 Zoning Code unless otherwise specifically provided for in Title 34.
(B) Italicized words or phrases contained within or as part of a definition in this chapter or otherwise as used throughout the Zoning Code have specific meanings and definitions.
(C) Tense—Number—Lot—Building. For the purposes of this Zoning Code, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number.
(D) The word "lot" includes the word "plot," and the word "building" includes the word "structure."
(Ord. 1425-01 § 2; Ord. 546-03 § 2; Ord. No. 1871-2023, § 1, 7-31-2023; Ord. No. 2111-2024, § 1(Att.), 7-29-2024)
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