§ 1.6 GENERAL RULES OF INTERPRETATION.

   1.6.1   Authority of interpretation. Ordinance Administrator has authority to determine the interpretation of this ordinance. Any person may request an interpretation by submitting a written request to the Ordinance Administrator, who shall respond in writing. The Ordinance Administrator shall keep on file a record of all written interpretations of this ordinance.

   1.6.2   Literal interpretation. The language of this ordinance must be read and interpreted literally. Regulations contained within this ordinance are no more or less strict than stated.

   1.6.3   Rules of language and construction. For the purposes of interpreting the general language and sentence construction of this ordinance, except where as otherwise noted, the following rules of construction apply unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

   (A)   Meaning of words. Words listed in Article 17, Definitions, have the specific meaning assigned, unless the context expressly indicates another meaning. Words that are not defined are given their common meaning.

   (B)   Tense. Words used in the present tense include the future tense. The reverse is also true.

   (C)   Singular and plural. Words used in the singular include the plural. The reverse is also true.

   (D)   Mandatory terms. The words “shall”, “will”, “must”, and “may not” are mandatory or compulsory in nature, implying an obligation or duty to comply with the particular provision.

   (E)   Gender. Words used in the male gender include the female gender. The reverse is also true.

   (F)   Days. Any reference to “days” means calendar days unless otherwise specified. The time in which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last day. If a deadline or required date of action falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday observed by the town, the deadline or required date of action shall be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday observed by the town.

   (G)   Reference. Any reference to an article, section, or division means an article, section, or division of this ordinance, unless otherwise specified.

   (H)   Tables, figures, and illustrations. Tables, figures, and illustrations are provided for reference only and do not define or limit the scope of any provision of this ordinance. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this ordinance and any table, figure, or illustration, the text shall govern.

   (I)   Current versions and citations. All references to other town, county, state, or federal regulations in this ordinance are intended to be references to the most current versions and citations, unless otherwise expressly indicated. When referenced regulations have been repealed and not replaced by other regulations, requirements for compliance are no longer in effect.

   (J)   Lists and examples. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, lists of items or examples that use “including,” “such as”, or similar terms are intended to provide examples only. They are not to be construed as exhaustive lists of all possibilities.

   (K)   Delegation of authority. Whenever a provision appears requiring a specific officer or employee of the town to perform an act or duty, that provision will be construed as authorizing the officer or employee to delegate that responsibility to others over whom he or she has authority. Delegation of authority is not allowed when the provisions of this ordinance or other laws or regulations expressly prohibit such delegation.

   (L)   Calculations and rounding. Unless otherwise specified within this ordinance, all calculations that result in a part or fraction of a whole number must be rounded up to the next highest whole number.