This article shall be interpreted with primary regard to the fundamental purpose(s) for which the provisions herein were adopted. The sense of any regulation contained herein is to be gathered from its object, the nature of its subject matter, the context of its setting, the degree to which the provision serves to implement the Master Plan, and the reading of the provisions contained herein in pari materia. Where a literal reading will lead to a result not in accord with the essential purpose and design of this article, the spirit of this article will control the letter. Wherever it is apparent that the drafters of this article or the governing body did not consider or contemplate a specific situation, the circumstances shall be interpreted consonant with the probable intent of the drafters and governing body had they anticipated the situation at hand. Specific provisions in this article shall take precedence over general provisions. To the greatest practicable extent, the provisions contained herein, particularly when dealing with the same subject matter, shall be read or construed together as forming one regulation. This article is to receive a reasonable construction and be liberally construed in favor of the Township of Vernon. This article shall be given a reasonable construction and application to serve the apparent purpose of the article, and the plain meaning of the language contained herein shall be construed according to the ordinary meanings of the words and phrases contained herein.