(A) The provisions of this subchapter shall be liberally construed so as to effectively carry out its purpose in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare.
(B) For the purpose of administration and enforcement, unless otherwise stated in this subchapter, the following rules of construction shall apply to the text hereof:
(1) In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this subchapter and any caption, the text shall control.
(2) The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary; the word "may" is permissive.
(3) Words used in the present shall include the future; and words used in the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(4) The phrase "used for" includes "arranged for", designed for", "maintained for", and "occupied for".
(5) The word "person" includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an unincorporated association, or any other similar entity.
(6) The word "includes" shall not limit a term to the specific example but is intended to extend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.
(7) The word "Town Administrator" means the Town Administrator or the municipal officials he/she may designate to carry out the administration of this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 8-16-04; Am. Ord. 2018-6, passed 3-19-18; Am. Ord. 2020-8, passed 9-21-20)