For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LODGER. The person obtaining lodging from an operator.
LODGING. The furnishing for consideration of lodging by a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast or public campground, except where such lodging shall be of a continuous period of 30 days or more to the same lodger(s). The furnishing of rooms owned by religious, educational or non-profit organizations for self-sponsored activities shall not constitute LODGING for purposes of this program.
OPERATOR. The person who is the proprietor of the lodging facility, whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, sublessee, licensee or any other capacity.
PERSON. Any individual, corporation, partnership, association, estate, receiver, trustee, executor, administrator, assignee, syndicate or any other combination of individuals. Whenever the term PERSON is used in any provision of this subchapter prescribing and imposing a penalty, the term applied to a corporation, association or partnership shall mean the officers or partners thereof, as the case may be.
RENT. The total consideration valued in money charged for the 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.
(Prior Code, § 35.10) (Ord. 571, passed 6-6-1995; Ord. 572, passed 7-5-1995)