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APARTMENT UNIT: Apartment, apartment unit, or dwelling unit means a room or group of rooms located within a building which form a single habitable unit Wi~h facilities which are used or are intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS: The City Board of Adjustment and Appeals as prescribed in Section 900.40 of the City Code of Ordinances and Minnesota Statute, Section 462.354. BUILDING AA~ ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: The Building and Zoning Administrator for the City of Elk River or his/her designated agents authorized to enforce this Ordinance. BUILDING CODE: The Uniform Building Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adapted by the City of Elk River. BUILDING OFFICIAL: The Building Official as defined in the City Code of Ordinances or his/her designated agents. FIRE CHIEF: The Fire Chief for the City of Elk River or his/her designated agents. HABITABLE BUILDING: Any building or part thereof that meets minimum standards for use as a home or place of abode by one or more persons. HOT WATER: Hot water supplied to plumbing fixtures at a temperature of not less than I!0°F. KITCHEN: A space which contains a sink with counter working space, space for installing cooking and refrigeration equipment, and space for the storage of cooking utensils. MAINTENANCE: Upkeep of property and equipment in a safe working condition for which it was installed and/or constructed. MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING: A dwelling or portion thereof containing two or more dwelling units. OCCUPANT: 'Any person (including owner or operator) living, sleeping, cooking, and eating in a dwelling unit or living and sleeping if a rooming unit. OPERATE: As used in this Ordinance, the term "operate" means to charge a rental charge for the use of a unit in a rental dwelling. OPERATOR: The owner or his agent who has charge, care, control, or management of a building, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let.