For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. The singular number includes the plural, and words in the plural number include the singular. “Shall” is mandatory and not directory.
AREA UNIT. Ground space or a plot of ground set aside for the accommodation of one house-trailer and towing unit.
BUILDING. Includes the word “structure.”
HOUSE-CAR TRAILER. Any vehicle or structure used for residence purposes or intended for or so designed and constructed that it will be primarily suitable for occupancy thereof as sleeping or living quarters for one or more persons, or the conduct of any business, profession, occupation or trade, and so designed that it is or may be mounted on wheels propelled or drawn by its own or other motive power; provided, however, that this definition shall not apply to any vehicles lawfully operated on fixed rails or tracks or those vehicles legally designated as “common carriers.”
PARKING LOT. Any plot of ground used for temporary storage of automobiles.
PERSON. Refers to any individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation.
STREET. Any recognized thoroughfare in the city.
TOWING UNIT. Any vehicle furnishing tractive effort or motive power for a house-car trailer.
TRAILER CAMP. Any site, lot, parcel or tract of land where one or more house-car trailers are invited or allowed to be located and shall include all buildings or other structures thereon for use as part of the equipment, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such location and use.
('69 Code, § 21-1) (Ord. passed 2-24-53)