A. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context in which they are used clearly requires otherwise:
BUSINESS TRIANGLE: That real property within the City that is circumscribed by the centerline of Wilshire Boulevard, the centerline of Santa Monica Boulevard north roadway, and the centerline of Crescent Drive.
CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET: A location operated in accordance with chapter 10.5 (commencing with section 47000) of division 17 of the California Food and Agricultural Code and any regulations adopted pursuant to that chapter.
CIVIC CENTER: The grounds, buildings, structures and open areas bounded by Crescent Drive to the west, Civic Center Drive to the east, North Santa Monica Boulevard to the north, and Burton Way/South Santa Monica to the south.
DIRECTOR: The Director of Finance of the City or his or her designee.
FIRE STATION: Any facility where fire engines and other equipment of the City's Fire Department are housed.
FOOD: Any type of raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, including any food product or beverage.
MERCHANDISE: Any tangible goods or items that are not food.
PARK: A public park designated in section 8-1-101 of this Code.
POLICE STATION: Any facility where police vehicles and other equipment of the City's Police Department are housed.
ROAMING SIDEWALK VENDOR: A sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction.
SIDEWALK: A public sidewalk or paved pedestrian path or walkway specifically designed for pedestrian travel.
SIDEWALK VENDOR: A person who vends from a vending cart or from one's person, upon a sidewalk.
STATIONARY SIDEWALK VENDOR: A sidewalk vendor who vends from a fixed location.
SWAP MEET: A location operated in accordance with article 6 (commencing with section 21660) of chapter 9 of division 8 of the California Business and Professions Code, and any regulations adopted pursuant to that article.
TEMPORARY SPECIAL PERMIT: A permit issued by the City for the temporary use of, or encroachment on, the sidewalk or other public area, including but not limited to, an encroachment permit, special event permit, or temporary event permit, for purposes including, but not limited to, filming, parades, outdoor concerts, festivals, carnivals, and street fairs.
VEND OR VENDING: To barter, exchange, sell, offer for sale, display for sale, or solicit offers to purchase, food or merchandise, or to require someone to negotiate, establish, or pay a fee before providing food or merchandise, even if characterized as a donation.
VENDING CART: A pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other non-motorized conveyance used for vending, that is not a vehicle as defined in the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 19-O-2771, eff. 2-8-2019)