§ 22-31. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Business shall be limited to retail trades and businesses as classified in Sector 44-45 Retail Trade, except for section 4540 Nonstore Retailers: Sector 48-49 Transportation & Warehousing, only section 4870 Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation; Sector 51 Information, only categories 512131 and 512132; Sector 53 Real Estate, Rental & Leasing, only categories 531111, 531112, 531113, 531114, 531115, 532292 and 532293; Sector 54 Professional, Scientific & Technical Services, only categories 541911, 541912, 541913 and 541921; Sector 61 Educational Services, only categories 611610, 611611, 623312, 623990, 624410 and 624411; Sector 71 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, section 7110, only categories 711190, 711191, 711211, 711212, 711511; all of section 7120 Museums, Historical Sites & Similar Institutions; section 7130, categories 713109, 713120, 713121, 713290, 713291, 713950, 713961, 713962, 713963, 713965 and 713990: all of Sector 72 Accommodation & Food Service except 712310, 722320 and 722330; Sector 81 Other Services, only categories 811111, 811192, 811192, 811211, 812420, 811430, 811490, 812111, 812112, 812113, 812191, 812193, 812194, 812199, 812210, 812220, 812310, 812311, 812990, 812991, 812993, 812995 and all of section 8130 Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional & Similar Organizations except for categories, 888888, 899998 and 899999.

Certificate of use means the method by which the city grants approval for a business, as defined in this section, to occupy at a given location.

New business inspection means the inspection made by the city and its agents at the location or premises in which a business is conducted. The inspection is to ensure compliance with all zoning regulations, life safety code requirements, proper tenant separations, and all applicable city, county, and state regulations that the city is charged with enforcing.

Owner/applicant means the owner and/or operator of a business as defined in this section, who applies for a certificate of use for premises within the city, pursuant to the terms, provisions and conditions of this article.

Person means, but is not limited to, an individual, firm, association, joint venture, partnership, estate, trust, business, syndicate, fiduciary, corporation, and any other business entity.

Premises means all lands, structures, places, and also the equipment and appurtenances connected, or used therewith, and also any personal property which is either affixed to, or otherwise used in connection with, any such business conducted on such premises.

(Code 1979, § 18-476; Ord. No. 4068-07, § 2, 7-30-2007; Ord. No. 4095-07, § 2, 5-5-2008)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.