§ 17-21. Rules of interpretation.

The following rules of interpretation shall apply to the text of this subdivision ordinance:

(1)

The particular controls the general.

(2)

In the case of any difference in the meaning or implication between the text of these subdivision regulations and any caption or illustration, the text controls.

(3)

"Shall" is always mandatory and not discriminatory.

(4)

Words used in the present tense include the future; and words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly states the contrary.

(5)

A "building" or "structure" includes any part thereof.

(6)

"Person" includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an incorporated association or any other similar entity.

(7)

Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves two (2) or more items, conditions, provisions or events connected by the conjunction "and" or "or," the following shall apply:

a.

"And" indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.

b.

"Or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events may apply singularly or in any combination.

(8)

Terms not defined in this chapter have the meaning customarily assigned to them, or a meaning to be assigned by a designee of the Town of St. Francisville.

(Ord. No. 2015-5, § 2.1, 11-10-15)