A. 
Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following abbreviations, acronyms and definitions shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings shown in this chapter.
B. 
Interchangeability. Words used in the present tense include the future; words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural, the singular.
C. 
Terms defined in other codes. Where the terms are not defined in this chapter and are defined in local, state or federal law, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in such law.
D. 
Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined by the methods authorized by this chapter, such terms shall have the ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context applies.
Abbreviation/Acronym
Term
AHJ
Authority Having Jurisdiction
HVAC
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
NYS
New York State
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ACCUSATORY INSTRUMENT
Shall bear the same meaning as "accusatory instrument" that is defined in AA 1.20 of Article 1 of the Criminal Procedure Law of NYS, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
Shall bear the same meaning as "agricultural practices" that is defined in AA 186-2 of the Farming Law of the Town as well as "sound agricultural practices" that is defined in AA 308 of Article 25-AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law of NYS, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
ANIMAL NOISE
Any noise emitted from a dog or other domesticated animal.
EMERGENCY
An urgent, sudden, and serious event or an unforeseen change in circumstances that necessitates immediate action to remedy harm or avert imminent danger to life, health, or property.
EMERGENCY WORK
Work or activity that is necessary to prevent or recover from an emergency.
FARM OPERATION
Shall bear the same meaning as "farm operation" that is defined in AA 301 of the Agriculture and Markets Law of NYS, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
HOURS OF REPOSE
That time period between the hours noted as follows:
10:00 p.m. Sunday through 7:00 a.m. Monday;
10:00 p.m. Monday through 7:00 a.m. Tuesday;
10:00 p.m. Tuesday through 7:00 a.m. Wednesday;
10:00 p.m. Wednesday through 7:00 a.m. Thursday;
10:00 p.m. Thursday through 7:00 a.m. Friday;
11:00 p.m. Friday through 7:00 a.m. Saturday;
11:00 p.m. Saturday through 7:00 a.m. Sunday.
LANDS IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
Shall bear the same meaning as "lands in agricultural production" that is defined in AA 301 of the Agriculture and Markets Law of NYS, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
A peace officer or police officer as defined herein.
PEACE OFFICER
Shall bear the same meaning as "peace officer" that is defined in AA 1.20 of Article 1 of the Criminal Procedure Law of NYS, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
PERSON
A natural person, heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and includes a firm or business entity, its or their successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid.
POLICE OFFICER
Shall bear the same meaning as "police officer" that is defined in AA 1.20 of Article 1 of the Criminal Procedure Law of NYS, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
TOWN
The Town of Milo, New York.
TOWN ATTORNEY
The Attorney of the Town or Town Attorney.
TOWN BOARD
The Town Board of the Town.
UNREASONABLE NOISE
Any excessive or unusually loud noise (verbal, electronic or other means), which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of a reasonable person of normal sensitivities, as determined by a law enforcement officer. During hours of repose, any noise audible on adjacent properties not necessary for protection or preservation of property or of the health, safety, life or limb of a person may be considered an unreasonable noise.