For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS. Those places where motor vehicle fuels and auto parts are sold at retail.
BANK and BANKER. Every person, firm, or corporation having a place of business where credits are opened in favor of anyone on time or current deposits, or on collection of money or currency subject to be paid or remitted on drafts, checks, or order, or where money or currency is advanced or loaned on stocks, bonds, bullion, bills of exchange, or promissory notes, or where stocks, bonds, bullions, bills of exchange, or promissory notes are received for discount or sale.
BROKER. Every person, firm, or corporation, other than a bank or banker, who for commission or premium, effects or negotiates for the purpose of sale of any kind of stocks, bonds, bullion, bills of exchange, promissory notes, checks, drafts, coin money, or other money or currency or other securities for themselves or others.
BUTCHER. Any person who sells fresh meat of cattle, hogs, or sheep in any quantity less than one-quarter of an animal, in any store, stand, or place kept for that purpose.
GASOLINE AND OIL PRODUCTS WHOLESALER. Every person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of selling gasoline and oil products to a dealer for resale at retail.
MERCHANT. Any person, firm, company, or corporation who shall deal in the selling of goods, wares, and merchandise at any stand, store, or place occupied for that purpose, including all dealers in drugs and medicines, lumber, jewelry, furniture, clothing, furnishing goods, millinery goods, hardware, books, musical and other instruments, fruits, vegetables and groceries, confections, tobacco and cigars, produce, and all other articles of merchandise, the taxation of which is not otherwise provided for in this chapter.
PAWNBROKER. Every person who loans money on a deposit of personal property as security or who deals in the purchase of personal property on condition of selling the same back at a stipulated price or who publicly exhibits a sign “money to loan”.
PEDDLER. Any person who shall deal in the selling of goods, wares, and merchandise of any kind or nature except books, magazines, and publications, by going from door to door of residence and places of business to sell the same.
ROOMING HOUSE. A house where persons are furnished for gain or profit, lodging or board or both by the day, week, or month.
TRAILER COURT. A place where space and accommodation for motor vehicle house trailers is rented or available for rent.
(Prior Code, § 605.005) (Ord. 130B, passed 8-4-1981)