All words in this chapter, unless specifically stated otherwise, shall have their normal definitions and usage. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein:
BUSINESS: Means and includes all activities, except farming, engaged in within the county for the purpose of gain or economic profit. The acts of employees rendering service to employers shall not be included in the term "business" unless otherwise specifically provided.
EACH SEPARATE PLACE OF BUSINESS: Each separate establishment or place of operation, whether or not operating under the same name, within the county, including a home or other place of lodging if the same is held out by advertisements, listing, or otherwise as the establishment or place of operation of a person engaging in business.
EMPLOYEE: The operator, owner or manager of a place of business, and any persons employed by such person in the operation of said place of business in any capacity, and also any salesman or agent engaged in the operation of the place of business in any capacity.
ENGAGING IN BUSINESS: Includes, but is not limited to, the sale of tangible personal property at retail or wholesale, the manufacturing of goods or property and the rendering of personal services for others for a consideration by persons engaging in any profession, trade, craft, business, occupation, or other calling, except the rendering of personal services by an employee to his employer under any contract of personal employment.
PREMISES: Includes all lands, structures, places, and also the equipment and appurtenances connected or used therewith in any business, and also any personal property which is either affixed to or is otherwise used in connection with any business conducted on such premises. (1988 Code § 4.01.030)