Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-7
Construal of terms
Operative Text
(a) Unless another meaning is clearly indicated by the context, the words listed in this chapter shall have the meanings indicated in this article, and such meanings shall be used in the interpretation and enforcement of this code. (b) Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in other zoning, building or health ordinances of the Town of Bloomfield, they shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in those ordinances. (c) Where terms are not defined under the provisions of this code or under the provisions of other ordinances of the Town of Bloomfield, they shall have ascribed to them their ordinarily accepted meanings or such as the context herein may imply.
Section 12-7 of Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. II establishes a hierarchy for interpreting undefined or ambiguous terms used throughout the chapter. Defined terms carry the meanings given in the article itself; terms not defined there are interpreted by reference to other Bloomfield zoning, building, or health ordinances; and terms undefined anywhere in local law fall back on their ordinary, commonly accepted meanings. This layered approach ensures consistent application of the code across different contexts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. II § 12-7 generally benefit from familiarizing themselves with the definitions article at the outset of the chapter, since those definitions govern how the entire code is interpreted and enforced. When a term relevant to a compliance question is not found in the chapter, compliant operators typically look next to Bloomfield's zoning, building, or health ordinances for guidance. Keeping copies of those related ordinances on hand can support consistent, well-documented decision-making across a rental property's operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. II § 12-7, tenants have an interest in understanding how key terms in the rental code are defined, since those definitions shape how rights and obligations are interpreted and enforced. If a dispute turns on the meaning of a particular word or phrase, this provision establishes that the chapter's own definitions control first, followed by other Bloomfield ordinances, and finally ordinary usage. Tenants who believe a term is being applied inconsistently with these interpretive rules may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the relevant definitions directly.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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