For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APARTMENT HOUSE(S). A building, portion of a building or group of building on a parcel of land within the city containing three or more dwelling units which are rented, leased, let or made available for compensation for sleeping or living purposes.
BUSINESS. An enterprise, establishment, store, shop activity, profession or undertaking of any nature conducted, either directly or indirectly for profit, and which business is being conducted from or within the city. The term BUSINESS shall include building contractors as defined by state statues, the ownership, management or operation of an apartment house (three or more units); and any person, firm or corporation owning, leasing or having an interest in three or more residential or commercial, or a combination of three or more residential and commercial dwellings, units or structures which are offered for rent or lease, shall be deemed to be operating a BUSINESS.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING RENTAL. A building, portion of a building or a group of buildings on a parcel of land within the city containing two or more businesses; provided, however, a building or portion of a building containing two businesses shall not be deemed a COMMERCIAL BUILDING RENTAL if the owner of such building conducts a business in a portion of such building.
DOING, ENGAGING IN OR TRANSACTING BUSINESS. Includes any act or series of acts performed in the course of pursuit of a business activity.
NON-PROFIT. Any business or organization which holds a certificate of exemption from taxes from the Internal Revenue Service.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, association, firm or corporation.
(Prior Code, § 6.15.020) (Ord. 239, passed 6-19-1995)