For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUS/TRUCK STOP. A facility:
(1) That is at least a three-acre parcel, with a convenience store building in excess of 5,000 square feet, located on a state route/highway,
(2) With separate parking spaces and diesel islands for fueling commercial motor vehicles (as defined in 625 ILCS 5/18b-101),
(3) That sells at retail more than 10,000 gallons of diesel or biodiesel fuel per month.
CONVENIENCE STORE, CONVENIENCE SHOP, OR CORNER SHOP. A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as coffee, groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, magazines, and other sundries primarily for home consumption. Some stores may include food or beverage preparation and are licensed to sell alcohol and/or the retail sale of motor vehicle fuels.
EMPLOYEE. Any person performing check-out, stocking, or food preparation services on the premises of a convenience store or gas station, whether for hire or gratuitously.
GAS STATION. A building or lot having pumps and storage tanks, where the primary use is the retail sale of motor vehicle fuels. Vehicle related services may be offered incidental to the primary use.
MANAGER. The person designated as being responsible for the daily operation of the convenience store or gas station.
OWNER. The person, corporation, partnership, joint venture or other group enterprise having lawful ownership or possession of the premises upon which a convenience store is operated.
POLICE CHIEF. The chief law enforcement officer of the Belleville Police Department.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. The Belleville Police Department.
POLICE OFFICER. A sworn member of the Belleville Police Department.
(1960 Code, § 7-19-2) (Ord. 5385, passed 3-8-1995; Ord. 8010-2017, passed 2-6-2017; Ord. 8175-2018, passed 2-20-2018; Ord. 8971-2021, passed 7-19-2021; Ord. 8995-2021, passed 10-4-2021)