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 a consideration, of lodging by a hotel, motel, rooming house, tourist court, or resort except where the lodging shall be for a continuous period of 30 days or more to the same lodgers. The furnishing of rooms owned or provided by religious, educational or non-profit organizations for self-sponsored activities shall not constitute lodging for purposes of this subchapter.
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 other combination of individuals. Whenever the term PERSON is used in any provision of this subchapter prescribing and imposing a penalty, the term as 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 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.
(1998 Code, § 5.26, Subd. 1) (Ord. 57, 5th Series, eff. 1-3-1996)