As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings set forth below:
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT.
Any business that provides or makes available carts for and used by customers.
CART.
A basket that has been mounted on wheels or a similar device generally used in a business establishment by a customer for the purpose of transporting goods of any kind. A "cart" also includes a laundry cart and shopping carts.
CHIEF OF POLICE.
The Chief of Police of the City of Indio.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
Any police officer or code enforcement officer employed by the city and charged with enforcing the Municipal Code of the City of Indio.
LAUNDRY CART.
A basket which is mounted on wheels and used in a coin-operated laundry or dry-cleaning establishment by a customer or an attendant for the purpose of transporting fabrics and the supplies necessary to process them.
OWNER.
Any person who, in the connection with the conduct of a business establishment owns, rightfully possess or makes any cart available to patrons and/or the public. Owner shall include the owner's agent or authorized representative.
PARKING AREA.
A parking lot or other property provided by a business establishment for the use of customers for parking of customer vehicles. The parking area of a business establishment located in a multi-store complex or shopping center includes the entire parking area used by the multi-store complex or shopping center.
PREMISES.
Any building, property or other area upon which any business establishment is conducted or operated in the City and includes the parking area and adjacent walkways and where the business establishments' carts are permitted.
(Ord. 1642, passed 11-20-13)