For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MOTEL ROOM or HOTEL ROOM. A room within a structure offered for rental on a daily basis and containing facilities for sleeping. One room offered for rental with or without an adjoining bath shall be considered as a single motel or hotel room. The number of motel or hotel rooms within a suite shall be computed on the basis of those rooms utilized for the purpose of sleeping.
OWNER. Any person having an ownership interest in or conducting the operation of a motel or hotel room or receiving the consideration of the rental of the motel or hotel room.
PERSON. Any natural person, trustee, court appointed representative, syndicate, association, partnership, firm, club, company, corporation, business trust, institution, agency, government 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 herself or for any other person in any capacity, or any other entity recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties. The masculine, feminine, singular or plural is included in any circumstances.
(Ord. 03-835, passed 11-25-2003)