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. Scction 1305 - Rulcs, Scopc, Interpretation, & Dcfinitions 1305.01 Rulcs of Construction. The language set forth in the text of this Code shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of constmction. Subd. 1. The singular numbcr includes the plural and the plural includcs the singular. Subd. 2. The prcsent tense includes the past and future tenses and the future includes the prcsent. Subd.3. The word "shall" is mandatory while the word "may" is permissive. Subd. 4. 'I11e masculine gender includes the femininc and neuter. Subd. 5. All measured distanccs exprcssed shall be to the nearest tcnth of a foot and its mctric equivalcnt. Suhd. 6. Thc word "lot" shall include the words "plot". "piecc" and "parcel" of land. Subd.7. The words "uscd for" shall include the phrases "arrangcd for". "designed for". "intended tor". "improvcd for", "maintained for" and "occupied for". 1305.02 Scope. From and aftcr the effcctive datc of this Code, the use of all land and evcry . structure. building or portion of a building crected, altered with respcct to area, added to or relocated. and evcry usc accessory thcreto, in the City of Ardcn Hills, shall be in conf()rmity with thc provisions of this Codc. Any cxisting stmcturc and any usc ofland not in conformity with the rcgulations herein prcscribcd shall be regarded as nonconforming uses or structures. This Code does not abrogate any easement, covenant or any other private agreemcnt where such is legally enfc)rceablc, provided that where the regulations of this Codc are morc restrictive (or impose higher standards or requircments) than such cascments, covcnants or other privatc agreements, the requirements of this Codc shall govern. 11305.03 Interpretation. In interpreting and applying thc provisions of this ~Q<l~, thcy shall bc held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, convcnienee I and gcncral welf:1re. Where the provisions of this (()<l~jmpose greater rcstrictions than thosc of any statute, other ordinancc or regulation, the provisions of this CQ.<k,shall be controlling. Where the provisions of any statute, othcr ordinance or regulation impose greater rcstrictions I than this(Qd~, the provisions of such statute, other ordinance or regulation shall be controlling. 1305.04 Definitions. Subd. I Acre. A quantity ofland containing fc)rty-threc thousand, fivc hundred and sixty (43.560) squarc feet or one hundred sixty (I 60) square rods in whatever shapc and . pattcrn (e.g. circular, squarc, triangular, irregular. hroad or narrow). Section 1305 - Rules, Scope, Interpretation & Definitions Page 1 of 22