The following rules of construction shall apply to this chapter:
A.
Words used in the present tense shall include the future.
B.
The singular shall include the plural and the plural the singular,
unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
C.
Reference to one gender shall be deemed to include the other.
D.
The words "shall" and "must" are intended to be and shall be deemed
to be mandatory. The word "may" is permissive.
E.
The phrase "used for" includes "arranged for," "designed for," "intended
for," "maintained for" and/or "occupied for."
F.
The words "includes" and "including" shall not limit the term to
the specified example, but are intended to extend its meaning to all
other instances of similar kind and character.
G.
The particular shall control the general.
H.
If there is a difference in meaning or implication between the text
of this chapter and any caption or illustration, the text shall control.
This chapter intentionally does not include definitions of terms
that are established in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code;[1] Chapter 125, Subdivision and Land Development; Chapter 145, Zoning. Where not defined in this chapter, definitions of terms adopted in the Municipalities Planning Code and the ordinances referenced above are expressly adopted and shall control.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
Where not defined in this chapter or in applicable Pennsylvania
statutes or Township ordinances, terms shall be given their common
or ordinary meanings.
The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings given to them in this article unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise:
Property owned and operated by the Township that does not
include Township parks and recreational facilities. Existing public
grounds include, but are not limited to, sewer facilities and municipal
buildings and facilities.
Street shown on subdivision maps and other records and drawings
that was intended to be a road, but was never constructed and now
cannot be constructed and opened by the Township due to the expiration
of the twenty-one-year statute of limitations to open such roads.
Notice published once each week for two successive weeks
in a newspaper of general circulation in Millcreek Township. Where
required, such notice shall state the time and place of the hearing
and the particular nature of the matter to be considered at the hearing.
The first publication shall not be more than 30 days and the second
publication shall be not less than seven days prior to the date of
such hearing.
Other land open to the public for recreation but not owned
by Millcreek Township.
Includes, but is not limited to, public grounds such as recreational
areas, stormwater management, public grounds, conservation easements,
and easements for public facilities.
