For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
GUEST. Individuals who have properly registered with the operator of the hotel (registered guests), persons occupying guest rooms with registered guests, visitors invited to guest rooms by a registered guest and persons patronizing food or beverage facilities provided by the hotel or motel.
HOTEL. Any building or buildings in which the public may, for monetary consideration, obtain temporary living quarters, sleeping and/or housekeeping accommodations. The term includes, but is not limited to, inns, motels, tourist homes or courts, and lodging houses. Except as otherwise provided by the Code of Markham, this definition shall also include ROOMING HOUSES (see §§ 116.160 through 116.169) and all temporary lodging establishments operating within the City of Markham.
(Ord. 20-O-2286, passed 10-21-2020)