Section 1-201 Rules of Construction
In the construction of the language of this Title, the rules set out in this Section shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent or purpose of the Town Council as expressed in this Title. Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases as may have acquired a particular meaning shall be understood according to such meaning.
The provisions of this Title shall be interpreted as and applied to be the minimum required for the proper protection of the public health and morals, and for the promotion of safety and general welfare of the residents of the Town.
1-201.A. Conflicting Provisions.
1-201.A.1. Whenever the requirements of the Land Use Code are at variance or conflict with the requirements of other provisions of the Telluride Municipal Code or any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, resolutions or ordinances of the Town, the requirements which are the most restrictive upon property use or development rights, or which require, by way of example, compliance with the more stringent land use standard, lower building height, greater setback, lesser floor area, lesser ground coverage, or more open space, shall apply to the extent of such variance or conflict.
1-201.A.2. In the event a conflict arises between the provisions of the text of this Title and any illustration, table or other graphic depiction found in this Title, the provisions of the text shall control.
1-201.A.3. In the event a conflict arises between the provisions of the text of this Title and the captions for any section or subsection, the provisions of the text shall control.
1-201.A.4. The provisions of this Code are in addition to all other Town ordinances, the laws of the State of Colorado, the laws of the United States, and applicable common law. This Code shall not supersede any private land use regulations in deeds or covenants which are more restrictive than this Code.
1-201.B. Computation of Time.
1-201.B.1. The time within which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first and including the last day; if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday observed by the Town of Telluride, that day shall be excluded.
1-201.B.2. The end of a day shall be at 5:00 P.M., local time.
1-201.B.3. The word “week” shall mean seven (7) days. The word “month” shall mean a calendar month. The word “year” shall mean a calendar year.
1-201.C. Tense. Words used in the present tense include the past and the future tenses and vice versa, unless manifestly inapplicable.
1-201.D. Singular/Plural. A word importing the singular number may extend and be applied to several persons and things as well as to one (1) person or thing. The use of the plural number shall include any single person or thing.
1-201.E. Shall/May. The word “shall” is mandatory; “may” is permissive; and the word “should” suggests preference or encouragement.
1-201.F. Gender. Each gender includes the masculine, feminine and neuter gender.
1-201.G. Exercise of Authority. Whenever a provision appears requiring or permitting the Town Manager or the head of a Town department to perform an act or duty, it shall be construed to authorize the Town Manager or the head of the Town department to designate and authorize subordinate officials to perform the act or duty, unless the terms of the provision or section specify otherwise.