For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“BUSINESS PREMISES.” The main structure and the property belonging to or associated with an extended hours convenience store.
“CHIEF OF POLICE.” The Chief of the Hamden Police Department or his/her designee.
“DISORDERLY ESTABLISHMENT.” Includes any business premises where acts are performed or activities are conducted or condoned, whether inside or outside the business premises, which are contrary to the rules of good order and behavior, violative of the public peace, indecent, or which tend to corrupt the morals of the community and promote criminal activity.
“DROP SAFE.” means a cash management device in which money can be deposited without the depositor having access to the contents.
“EXTENDED HOURS CONVENIENCE STORE.” Any building, structure or grounds primarily used for the retail sale of groceries, consumables, commodities open for business between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. or any part thereof. The term “EXTENDED HOURS CONVENIENCE STORE” shall not include:
(1) A business that is solely or primarily a restaurant;
(2) A business that has a least 10,000 square feet of retail floor space within the main structure; or
(3) Any business that has no retail floor space accessible to the public.
“HEIGHT MARKER.” A measuring strip that may be attached on or near a door frame of an extended hours convenience store to aid in identifying the height of a person suspected of committing a crime.
“LICENSE.” A license issued by the Town Planner under this chapter to the owner of an extended hours convenience store.
“OWNER.” The person, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other entity or group enterprise licensed to do business at an extended hours convenience store at a particular location or locations, in lawful possession of the location by virtue of a deed, license, lease, sublease or other contract or agreement.
“PERSON.” Any individual, corporation, organization, partnership, association, or any other legal entity.
“REGISTERED AGENT.” The person identified in the license application.
“TOWN PLANNER.” The Town Planner for the Town of Hamden or his/her designee.
(Ord. 637, passed 7-1-13)