§ 2.00.00. Rules of construction.

In the interpretation and construction of this Code, the following rules of construction, and definitions shall be observed, unless they are inconsistent with the manifest intent of the town council or the context clearly requires otherwise.

Computation of time: Unless otherwise specified, computation of time or the time in which an act is to be completed shall be determined using consecutive, 24 hour calendar days, excluding holidays established or observed by the town and days during which an emergency has been declared within the town.

Gender: Words or phrases in the masculine gender include the feminine and vice-versa.

Singular/plural: Words in the singular include the plural and vice-versa.

Shall/may: The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive.

Written or in writing: "Written" or "in writing" includes any representation of words, letters, or figures in the English language, whether by printing or otherwise and may include representations using electronic media.

Year: Year means 12 consecutive months or a 12-month calendar year.

Day: Day means a 24-hour calendar day.

Boundaries: Where uncertainty arises or exists as to the boundary lines for zoning districts, land use categories, or other geographically described area within this Code, the following criteria apply:

1.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines or rights-of-way of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerline or right-of-way.

2.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted or recorded lot or parcel lines shall be construed as following such lines.

3.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following town limit lines shall be construed as following such lines.

4.

Boundaries indicated as following shorelines of water bodies will follow mean high water or ordinary high water lines, as applicable.

(LDC Ord. of 1-9-2014)