A. The following words and phrases as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning is required by the context:
BUSINESS: Any vocation, occupation, profession, enterprise, establishment, concern, or other type of activity, together with all devices, machines, equipment, vehicles, and appurtenances used therein.
FLOOR AREA: The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of a building, structure, or portion thereof, devoted to use by a business, including accessory storage areas located within selling or working space such as counters, racks, or closets, and any basement floor area devoted to retailing activities, to the production or processing of goods, or to business or professional offices.
PERSON: Any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, or other legal entity, except for governmental bodies properly organized under the law of the state of Illinois or the United States Of America.
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Any parcel, zoning lot, building, structure, or portion thereof, whether owned, leased, or licensed, that is used by a business for the purpose of conducting all principal and accessory activities of the business.
B. With the exception of those duties and responsibilities assigned to the mayor or the city council, wherever a responsibility is assigned to a specific officer, official or employee of the city in this chapter, that responsibility may be carried out by that officer, official or employee or his or her designee. (Ord. M-19-13, 10-7-2013)