For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BENCH. A privately-owned bench placed on a sidewalk, including any structure on which patrons of businesses and members of the public can sit.
LONG-TERM. A period in excess of 45 consecutive days.
MOVEABLE. Not affixed to the pavement.
OBSTRUCTION. Vending machine, table, bench, or other seating object; bike rack, flower box, trash receptacle, display of stock in trade, sign, or any other object placed by a person in the public way.
PERSON. A natural person, corporation, partnership, or other entity regardless of form.
PUBLIC WAY. Includes any public street, road, sidewalk, or public easement.
SALE. The exchange of any object of merchandise or food for any form of consideration, whether at retail or wholesale, regardless of whether a profit is made.
SIDEWALK. Any public improved path for pedestrians within a public way.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected adjacent to, on, or above a public way.
TEMPORARY. A period of less than 45 consecutive days.
TOURIST-ORIENTED BUSINESS. A facility that offer a cultural, historical, recreational, educational, entertaining or food service activity, or a unique and unusual commercial activity whose major income or visitors is derived from motorists not residing in the immediate area of the business. Bed and breakfast establishments conforming to the requirements of §§ 10.7.025 through 10.7.035 of the Development Code shall be included as TOURIST-ORIENTED.
VENDING MACHINE. Any self-service box, container, storage unit, or other dispenser used for the display and/or sale of any item, such as, but not limited to, beverages, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, books, pictures, photographs, advertising circulars, and records.
(Prior Code, § 3.905) (Ord. 2011-08, passed 7-11-2011)