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Sec. II, A ARDEN HILLS CODE ' (7) The words "used for" shall include the phrases "ar- ranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "improved for," "maintained for" and "occupied for." B. 5cope. From and after the effective date of this ordinance, the use of all land and every structure, building or portion of a build- ing erected, altered with respect to height and area, added to or relocated, and every use within a building or use accessory thereto, in the City of Arden Hills, shall be in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance. Any existing structure and any existing use of land not in conformity with the regulations herein prescribed shall be regarded as, noncon- forming uses or structures. This ordinance daes not abrogate any easement, covenant or any other private agreement where auch is legally enforceable, provided that where the regulations of this ordinance are more restrictive (or impose higher standards or requirements) than such easements, covenants or other private agreements, the requirements of this ordinance shall govern. C. Interpretation. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this ordi- nance, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. Where the provisions of this ordinance ' impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this ordinance shall ' be controlling. Where the provision.s of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than this ordinance, the provisions of such statute, other ordinance or regulation shall be controlling. D. Definitions. (1) Acre. A quantity of land containing forty-three thou- sand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet or one hundred sixty (160) square rods in whatever shape and pattern (e.g. circular, squars, triangular, irregular, broad or narrow). Supp. No. 4 1784 ~