Any term used in this Chapter that is not otherwise defined in this Chapter has the same meaning as when used in a comparable context in laws of the State of Ohio and City of Orrville, unless a different meaning is clearly required.
For purposes of this section, the singular shall include the plural, and the masculine shall include the feminine and the gender-neutral.
As used in this Chapter:
(a) "Bed and breakfast" has the same meaning as that stated in the Zoning Code of the City of Orrville.
(b) "Boarding House" has the same meaning as that stated in the Zoning Code of the City of Orrville.
(c) "Finance Director" means the individual holding the office of Finance Director of the City of Orrville and may include a person temporarily holding such office as Acting Finance Director, when applicable.
(d) "Hotel" has the same meaning as that stated in § 5739.01(M) of the Ohio Revised Code and Zoning Code of the City of Orrville, except that, in accordance with § 5739.09(G) of the Ohio Revised Code, a "hotel" includes establishments in which fewer than five (5) rooms are used for the accommodation of transient guests. The term "hotel" includes a "bed and breakfast" as defined herein except when the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(e) "Motel" is included within the meaning of Hotel set forth above.
(f) "Person" has the same meaning as that stated in § 181.03(29) of the Administrative Code of the City of Orrville.
(g) "Occupancy" means the use or possession, or the right to the use or possession of any room or rooms, or space or portion thereof, in any hotel, bed and breakfast and/or boarding house for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes. The use or possession or right to use or possess any room or any suite of connecting rooms as office space, banquet or private dining rooms, or exhibit, sample or display space shall not be considered occupancy within the meaning of this definition, unless the person exercising occupancy uses or possesses, or has the right to use or possess, all or any portion of such room or suite of rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes.
(h) "Operator" means the person who is the proprietor of a hotel, bed and breakfast or boarding house, whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, licensee, mortgagee in possession, or any other capacity. Where the operator performs its functions through a managing agent of any type or character, other than an employee, the managing agent shall also be deemed an operator for the purposes of this Chapter and shall have the same duties and liabilities as the principal. Compliance with the provisions of this Chapter by either the principal or the managing agent shall, however, be considered compliance by both.
(i) "Rent" means the consideration received for occupancy valued in U.S. currency, whether received as currency or otherwise, including all receipts, cash, credits, and property or services of any kind or nature, and also any amount for which the occupant is liable for the occupancy without any deduction therefrom whatsoever.
(j) "Transient guest" has the same meaning as that stated in § 5739.01(N) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(Ord. D-16. Passed 10-17-16.)
(Ord. D-16. Passed 10-17-16.)