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Citv of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code <br />Section 1305 - Rules, Scope, Interpretation, & Definitions <br />1305.01 Rules of Construction. The language set forth in the text of this Code shall be <br />interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction. <br />Subd. 1 The singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the <br />singular. <br />Subd.2 The present tense includes the past and future tenses and the future <br />includes the present. <br />Subd. 3 The word "shall" is mandatory while the word "may" is permissive. <br />Subd. 4 The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter. <br />Subd. 5 All measured distances expressed shall be to the nearest tenth of a foot and <br />its metric equivalent. <br />Subd.6 The word "lot" shall include the words "plot", "piece" and "parcel" of <br />land. <br />Subd. 7 The words "used for" shall include the phrases "arranged for", "designed <br />for", "intended for", "improved for", "maintained for" and "occupied for". <br />1305.02 Scope. From and after the effective date of this Code, the use of all land and every <br />structure, building or portion of a building erected, altered with respect to area, added to or <br />relocated, and every use accessory thereto, in the City of Arden Hills, shall be in conformity with <br />the provisions of this Code. Any existing structure and any use of land not in conformity with <br />the regulations herein prescribed shall be regarded as nonconforming uses or structures. <br />This Code does not abrogate any easement, covenant or any other private agreement where such <br />is legally enforceable, provided that where the regulations of this Code are more restrictive (or <br />impose higher standards or requirements) than such easements, covenants or other private <br />agreements, the requirements of this Code shall govern. <br />1305.03 Interpretation. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Code, they shall be <br />held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience <br />and general welfare. Where the provisions of this Code impose greater restrictions than those of <br />any statute, other ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this Code shall be controlling. <br />Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions <br />than this Code, the provisions of such statute, other ordinance or regulation shall be controlling. <br />Section 1305 - Rules, Scope, Interpretation & Definitions <br />Adopted: November 13, 2006 <br />Pabe I of 27 <br />