For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY. The City of Granite Falls, Minnesota, acting by or through its duly authorized representative(s).
LODGER. The person obtaining lodging from an operator.
LODGING. The furnishing, for a consideration, of lodging by a hotel, motel, apartment, tourist court, municipal campground, Airbnb (or other similar accommodations utilizing online or telephone marketplace for lodging or rentals), bed and breakfast or resort, other than the renting or leasing of such a premises for a continuous period of 30 days or more to the same occupant. The furnishing of rooms owned by religious, educational, or non-profit organizations for self-sponsored activities shall not constitute LODGING for purposes of this chapter.
OPERATOR. A person who has charge, care, or control of a building in the city, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let, whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, sub-lessee, licensee or any other capacity.
PERSON. Includes all firms, partnerships, associations, corporations, and natural persons.
RENT. The total consideration valued in money charged for lodging, whether paid in money or otherwise, but shall not include any charges for services rendered in connection with furnishing lodging, other than the room charge itself.
(2003 Code, § 12.01) (Ord. 91, passed 11-24-2000; Ord. 201, passed 9-7-2021)