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{€f d) Continuation of existing use. Rental dwellings in existence at the time of adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived may have their existing use or occupancy continued if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, provided such continued use complies with and is subject to the terms of this article. (Ord. No. 16-12, 5 1, 6-6-2016) Sec. 30-153. - Definitions. The following definitions, and those contained in section 30-1, will be used in interpreting and enforcing this article. Agent. A person designated by the owner of a rental dwelling to act on behalf of the owner. City. The City of Elk River, Minnesota. Disorderly conduct. Disorderly conduct shall be as defined by Minn. Stats. § 609.72 (Disorderly Conduct) as amended. Major life) safety issues. Hazardous conditions that, in the judgment of the fire chief or other code enforcement official, pose an imminent risk to the life and safety of tenants and other occupants. Nuisance call. Any instance where law enforcement officers are called to a property in response to a valid complaint related to a violation of state or local laws or ordinances. Tenant. Any person, excluding the owner or operator, living in a rental dwelling. Valid complaint. A violation that is visible at the time of inspection or proven by credible, substantial evidence to the satisfaction of the city. Wherever the terms "dwelling," "dwelling unit," "premises," and "structure," are used in this article, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof". Wherever the designation "Fire Chief' is used in this article. it shall be construed as though it were followed by the words "or their desi�ji ee". (Ord. No. 16-12, § 1, 6-6-2016) DIVISION 1A. - INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. Footnotes: (7) --- Editor's note— Ord. No. 16-12, § 1, adopted June 6, 2016, repealed the former div. 1A., 11 30- 157 30-159, and enacted a new div. L\ as set out herein. The foriner div. 1A pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 06-01, adopted )anuarNl 9, 2006; and Ord. No. 06-10, adopted October 2, 2006. Sec. 30-154. - Property maintenance code.