The following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“BUSINESS.” Carrying on, transacting or exercising, for gain or economic benefit, either directly or indirectly enterprise, trade, activity, profession, or undertaking, of any nature, including the collection of rent from real property within City (except for short term rental as defined herein), conducted by an individual, partnership, firm, joint venture, association, corporation or any other entity; but shall not include the usual activities of boards of trade, chambers of commerce, trade associations or unions, community chest funds or foundations, corporations or associations organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, educational or civic purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, or clubs or fraternal organizations operated exclusively for social, literary, educational or fraternal purposes; nor shall it include Home Occupations, which are separately regulated under Chapter 117
of the City of Hurstbourne Codified Ordinances.
“PERSON.” Any natural person, partnership, firm, joint venture, fiduciary, association or corporation. Whenever PERSON is used in any clause prescribing and imposing a penalty in the nature of a fine, the work, as applied to a partnership or other form of unincorporated enterprise shall mean the partners or members thereof and as applied to corporations, shall mean the officers and directors thereof.
“RECEIPTS.” Money or other property of value.
“SHORT TERM RENTAL.” A dwelling unit that is rented, leased or otherwise assigned for a tenancy for less than 30 consecutive days duration, where no meals are served. This term does not include hotels or motel rooms, extended stay lodging facilities, bed and breakfast inns or boards and lodging house rooms.
(Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)