For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. The applicant for a license shall be the intended operator of the business.
CONDUCT ANY BUSINESS. Any person who does any one or more of the following shall be deemed to be conducting business in a sexually oriented business:
(1) Operates a cash register, cash drawer, or other depository on the enterprise premises where cash funds or records or credit card or other credit transactions generated in any manner by the operation of the establishment or the activities conducted therein are kept;
(2) Displays or takes orders from any customer for any merchandise, goods, entertainment, or other services offered on the premises;
(3) Delivers or provides to any customer any merchandise, goods, entertainment, or other services offered on the premises;
(4) Acts as a door attendant to regulate entry of customers or other persons into the premises; or
(5) Supervises or manages other persons in the performance of any of the foregoing activities on the enterprise premises.
CUSTOMER. Any person who:
(1) Is allowed to enter a licensed business in return for the payment of an admission fee or any other form of consideration or gratuity;
(2) Enters a licensed business and purchases, rents, or otherwise partakes of any merchandise, goods, entertainment, or other services offered therein; or
(3) Is a member of and on the premises of a licensed business operating as a private club.
EMPLOYEE. Any person who renders any service whatsoever to the customers of a licensed business or who works in or about a licensed business and who receives compensation for such service or work from the operator or owner of the licensed business or from the customers therein.
LICENSED BUSINESS. Any sexually oriented business licensed under this ordinance.
OPERATOR. The manager or other natural person principally in charge of a licensed business.
OWNER. The proprietor if a sole proprietor-ship, all partners (general and limited) if a partnership, or all officers, directors, and persons holding 10% or more of outstanding shares if a corporation.
(`79 Code, § 110.160) (Ord. 93-335, passed 9-7-93)