For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words are defined and shall be construed as hereafter set forth unless it is apparent from the context that they have a different meaning:
CHARITABLE. Includes the words philanthropic, social service, benevolent, patriotic, welfare, civic, educational, or fraternal, either actual or proposed.
COMMITTEE. The Committee on Permits and Licenses, as established by § 11.01.510 of this Code.
CONTRIBUTION. Includes the words alms, food, clothing, money, property or donations under the guise of a loan of money or property.
SOLICIT or SOLICITATION. To request, directly or indirectly, money, property, including discarded household furnishings, newspapers, magazines, cast-off material, or financial assistance of any kind including donations; or to sell, to offer for sale, or to exhibit any thing or object whatever to raise money, including any article, toy, service, emblem, publication, ticket, advertisement or subscription; or to secure or attempt to secure money or donations or other property by promoting any bazaar, sale, dance, card party, supper or entertainment.
('65 Code, § 11-1) (Ord. No. 84-018 § 1)