Whenever the following words or terms are used in this code, they shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them, unless the context makes such meaning repugnant thereto:
CODE: The village code of the village of Peoria Heights.
COUNTY: The county of Peoria, state of Illinois.
PERSON: Any public or private corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization, government or any other group acting as a unit, as well as a natural person.
STATE: The state of Illinois.
VILLAGE: The village of Peoria Heights, county of Peoria, state of Illinois.
VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Unless otherwise indicated, the village board of trustees of the village of Peoria Heights. (2016 Code)