(A) Singular includes plural. A word importing the singular number only may extend and be applied to several persons or things, as well as to 1 person or thing, and a word importing the plural number only may extend and be applied to 1 person or thing as well as to several persons or things.
(KRS 446.020(1))
(B) Liberal construction. All sections of this code shall be liberally construed with a view to promote their objects and carry out the intent of the Board of Commissioners.
(KRS 446.080(1))
(C) Retroactivity. No ordinance shall be construed to be retroactive unless expressly so declared.
(KRS 446.080(3))
(D) Technical terms. All words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of language, but technical words and phrases and such others, as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law, shall be construed according to the meaning.
(KRS 446.080(4))