For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BAR, CABARET, COCKTAIL LOUNGE, RESTAURANT, or TAVERN. Any commercial establishment, private club, or organization, where food and/or any type of alcoholic beverage is sold on the premises and where the patrons are provided with entertainment or space for dancing.
KARAOKE. An electronic device used by patron/singers of an establishment to enhance the singing of patrons by pre-recorded music and visual display of the required lyrics on closed circuit television; provided, however, in accordance with any regulations adopted by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, that the same may not be re-broadcast as an actual performance.
OPERATOR. Any person or persons (whether licensed by the state Liquor Control Commission or not), agent, or employee, operating any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret.
OVER-CROWDING. Any number of person in excess of the maximum number approved for the licensed premises by the City Fire Department.
PERSON. Any person, copartnership, firm, corporation, society, club, association, or organization which engages in, sponsors, or conducts the operation of any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret as defined herein.
(‘83 Code, § 116.01)