A. The rules and the definitions set forth in this chapter shall be observed in the construction of this code and the ordinances of the town unless such construction would be inconsistent with either the manifest intent of the common council or the context of this code or the ordinances of the town. (1988 Code art. 1-2)
B. Whenever any word in any section of this town code importing the plural number is used in describing or referring to any matters, parties or persons, any single matter, party or person shall be deemed to be included, although distributive words may not have been used. When any subject matter, party or person is referred to in this town code by words importing the singular number only, or a particular gender, several matters, parties or persons, the opposite gender and bodies corporate shall be deemed to be included; provided, that these rules of construction shall not be applied to any section of this town code which contains any express provision excluding such construction or where the subject matter or context may be repugnant thereto.
C. The word "ordinance" contained in the ordinances of the town has been changed in the content of this town code to "title", "chapter", "article", "section" and/or "subsection" or words of like import for organizational and clarification purposes only. Such change to the town's ordinances is not meant to amend passage and effective dates of such original ordinances. (2004 Code)
D. All words and phrases shall be construed and understood according to the common and approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law shall be construed and understood according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning. (1988 Code § 1-3-1)
E. The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future includes the present. (1988 Code § 1-3-24)