(A) 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. The word
SHALL is always mandatory, and not merely directory.
(B) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLE. Motor vehicle, as defined below, which does not have lawfully affixed thereto both an unexpired license plate or plates and a current motor vehicle safety inspection certificate, and the condition of which is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, inoperative, abandoned, or discarded.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle which is self-propelled and designed to travel along the ground and shall include, but not be limited to, automobiles, buses, motorbikes, motorcycles, motorscooters, trucks, tractors, go-carts, golf carts, campers, and trailers.
OWNER. A person owning real property in the town. A parcel of real property owned by more than one person shall be considered as having each person as an OWNER.
PARCEL OF PROPERTY. Real property appearing on the tax rolls of the town.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. The Police Department of the town.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. Any real property within the town which is privately owned and which is not public property as defined in this section.
PUBLIC PROPERTY. Any street or highway, which shall include the entire width between the right-of-way lines of every way publicly maintained for the purpose of vehicular travel, and shall also mean any other publicly owned or maintained property, including but not limited to alleys, rights-of-way, easements, sidewalks, or facilities.
TOWN. The Town of Chestertown.
(Prior Code, § 159-2) (Ord. 2-89, passed 12-18-1989)