For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings indicated, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
BUSINESS OR OCCUPATION: All activities, occupations, callings, trades, pursuits or professions located or engaged in within the city with the object of gain, profit, benefit or advantage. Each business location shall be deemed a separate business, unless it is a specific annex to the main location of the business.
COMMISSION: The city of Genesee planning and zoning commission.
ENGAGING IN BUSINESS: Commencing, conducting or continuing in any business or occupation, the exercise of corporate and franchise powers and the liquidating of a business where the liquidators hold themselves out to the public as conducting such business. Any person shall be deemed to be engaged in doing business when he does one act of:
(A) Selling any goods or performing any services;
(B) Soliciting business or offering or holding out goods or services for sale or hire;
(C) Acquiring or using any vehicle or any premises in the city for business purposes;
(D) Delivery of any goods, either at wholesale or retail; or
(E) Sponsoring, organizing or promoting an exhibition, fair or market at which five (5) or more vendors will offer goods or services for sale.
PERSON: Any person doing business in the city.
PREMISES: All lands, structures, places and equipment and appurtenances connected or used therewith in any business and, also, any personal property, including any vehicle which is either affixed to or is otherwise used in connection with any such business conducted on said premises. (Ord. 393, 1-15-2013)