For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“MOBILE FOOD UNIT VENDOR” or “VENDOR.” A merchant who conducts business from an establishment that is on wheels or is otherwise mobile but not including, however, vendors such as ice cream trucks who are primarily mobile and who only stop at undetermined locations and for very brief periods of time to service customers. A “VENDOR” operating in the city shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter as well as to all applicable ordinances and regulations currently in effect or enacted or adopted in the future unless otherwise expressly provided herein. These include, but are not necessarily limited to, zoning, public safety, pedestrian and state traffic laws, restricted sales or vending areas, parking, and licensing.
“OWNER.” The holder of the title in fee simple and any person, group of persons, company, association, or corporation in whose name tax bills on the property are submitted. “OWNER” also means a person, association, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity having legal or equitable title in real property. It shall also mean any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others: 1) shall have legal title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or 2) shall have charge, care, or control of any dwelling unit, as owner, executor, executrix, administrator, trustee, guardian of the estate of the owner, mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, lessee, or other person, firm, or corporation in control of a building, or their duly authorized agents. Any such person representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter, and the rules and regulations adopted.
“PREMISES.” - A lot, plot, or parcel of land, including the buildings, dwellings, or structures thereon.
(Ord. 21-21, passed 12-20-21)