For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
MOTOR VEHICLE: Any vehicle which is self-propelled.
OPERATOR: Any person conducting the operation of a "parking lot or garage", as defined by this section, or receiving the consideration for parking or storage of motor vehicles at such parking place.
PARKING LOT OR GARAGE: (A) Any building, structure, premises, enclosure or other place, whether enclosed or not, except a public way, within the village, where:
1. Two (2) or more motor vehicles are stored, housed or parked for hire, charge, fee or other valuable consideration in a condition ready for use; or
2. Rent or compensation is paid to the owner, manager or lessee of the premises for the housing, storing, sheltering, keeping or maintaining of such motor vehicles; or
3. Motor vehicles are stored so as to be available for renting or leasing.
(B) Parking lot or garage shall not include residential parking provided for single-family homes or multiple-family dwelling units when:
1. An arrangement for such parking is provided on a rental basis to meet the terms of the zoning ordinance for off street parking; and
2. The consideration therefor is set forth in the house or apartment lease or in a separate writing between the landlord and tenant, whether the parking charge is payable to the landlord or to the operator of the parking lot or garage.
PERSON: Any natural person, trustee, court appointed representative, syndicate, association, partnership, firm, club, company, corporation, business trust, institution, agency, governmental corporation, municipal corporation, district or other political subdivision, contractor, supplier, vendor, vendee, operator, user or owner, or any officers, agents, employees, or other representative, acting either for himself or for any other person in any capacity, or any other entity recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties. (Ord. 08-1277A, 9-29-2008)