For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LICENSE YEAR. The period of January 1 to December 31 of each year.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle used for the displaying, storing or transporting of articles offered for sale by a vendor which is required to be licensed and registered with the Secretary of State of Illinois. The term is to include trailers, trucks and automobiles.
SITE. The total area occupied by a street and sidewalk vendor, including the stand and auxiliary tables, the place where the employees stand and the place where goods and equipment are stored or displayed.
STAND. Any table, showcase, bench, rack, pushcart, wagon or any other wheeled vehicle or device which may be moved without the assistance of a motor and which is not required to be licensed and registered with the Secretary of State of Illinois.
STREET AND SIDEWALK VENDOR. Any person engaged in the selling or offering for sale, of food and/or beverages on the public streets, sidewalks or rights of way from a stand, motor vehicle or from his or her person by locating the same in a fixed location for a period of time rather than by going from place to place within the city.
(Ord. 9244, passed 9-23-2013)