A. In the construction of this code and all ordinances amending any part thereof, the following rules shall apply except where such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent or contrary to the context of the ordinance:
1. Words used in the present tense include the past and the future tense and vice versa;
2. Words in the masculine gender include the feminine and neutral;
3. Any gender mentioned in this code includes all gender types;
4. The singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular;
5. Words prohibiting anything being done except in accordance with a license or permit or authority from a Town employee, board or officer shall be construed as giving such employee, board or office power to license or permit or authorize such a thing to be done; and
6. Words and phrases used in this code and not specifically defined shall be construed according to the context and approved usage of the language.