The definitions contained in Iowa Code Chapter 137F or Iowa Administrative Code (“IAC”) 481-30.1 et seq. are hereby adopted by reference and shall apply and be controlling for purposes of interpreting and enforcing this chapter. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless such definition is in direct conflict with any definition stated in Iowa Code chapter 137F or IAC 481-30.1 et seq., or if the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
CITY BLOCK. The entire right-of-way of a public street extending from the centerline of an intersecting street or the lateral centerline of any river bridge, to the centerline of the next intersecting street or the lateral centerline of any river bridge, whichever is closer.
CITY PARK. A parcel of land, owned, operated as, and designated as a park by the city.
EVENT VENUE. An establishment on a parcel of land which is operated solely or primarily to host specialized events, generally occurring weekly, or throughout a month, but not occurring daily. These specialized events may be exclusive to said establishment and are not prevalent throughout the city. Clinton Building and Neighborhood Services (“BNS”) shall make the determination if a venue is an EVENT VENUE.
HARD-SURFACED. A surface that is comprised of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC), Asphalt Cement Concrete (ACC), or other paved, or seal coated surface.
INTERMITTENT SALES. Food sales which occur from a mobile vending unit which is only stopped when making a sale. Such stops are generally less than five minutes in total duration.
MARKET. An establishment consisting of at least five vendors where people may gather, indoors or outside, a permanent structure is on site, offering food that is prepared on site, for consumption on site. Non-food goods and other prepared and packaged food, prepared on site is offered for sale as a function of the establishment.
MOBILE FOOD VENDING UNIT. A food establishment that is self-contained, with the exception of grills and smokers, and readily movable, such as a pushcart, or food truck.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR. The person, corporation, entity, or group obtaining the license to prepare, market or sell food from a mobile vending unit or food stand, as defined herein.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR LICENSE. The document issued by the City Clerk granting permission for a person, corporation, entity, or group to sell unprocessed whole food, prepared food or prepackaged food from a mobile vending unit or food stand.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR SALES. An exchange of prepared, packaged, or prepared food for American currency at a set price, not for goodwill donation or for free.
PARKING SPACE. On-street or off-street parking space located within the city’s right-of-way or on city property, including angled parking spaces as defined above.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. A lot or defined area of land which is not in the ownership of a local, state, or federal government entity.
PUBLIC ALLEY. The public right-of-way and service area at the rear or sometimes side of buildings, generally more narrow than the street.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. An easement over land reserved for transportation purposes including public roadways, parking, sidewalks, and alleys.
RESTAURANT. A retail business licensed to serve food and beverages for on-premises consumption and that uses a kitchen on the premises for food preparation. These establishments may include entertainment, dancing, and the serving of alcoholic beverages if permitted by applicable state or local law and any required licenses or permits have been acquired. For the purposes of this chapter, a RESTAURANT must also derive at least 25% of their revenue from the sale of food, not alcohol, for immediate consumption on the premises and be located on the street level.
SERVICING AREA. An operating base location to which a mobile food establishment or transportation vehicle returns regularly for such things as vehicle and equipment cleaning, discharging liquid or solid wastes, refilling water tanks and ice bins, and boarding food.
SIGHT TRIANGLE. An area on a corner lot, measured from the point of the lot where two property lines meet street right-of-way. From this point of intersection, 30 feet in each direction along two property lines, then the two lines are connected by a straight line, forming a triangle.
SPECIAL EVENT. An event or celebration for which a permit is granted by the City Council or City Clerk. An “event or celebration” is a significant occurrence or happening sponsored by a civic, business, educational, government, community, or veterans’ organization and may include athletic contests.
TEMPORARY/SEASONAL SALES. Sales occurring from a mobile food vending unit or food stand of unprocessed whole food relating to, occurring in, or varying with a particular season or defined period of time no greater than six consecutive months in duration.
(Ord. 2613, passed 5-14-2019)