For the purpose of this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
ABUTTING PROPERTY — Property contiguous to a public street right-of-way on which a sidewalk cafe will be operated under the terms of this Part.
CITY ENGINEER — The Director of Public Works or his authorized representative.
COMMERCIAL CORE — The zoning district defined as the downtown center for government services, offices, shopping, hotels, entertainment and cultural activity.
HEALTH OFFICER — The Health Officer of the City of Reading Codes Enforcement Office or his authorized representative
OWNER — Includes any owner of fee simple title, part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, tenant in partnership, joint tenant or tenant by the entirety of the whole of the land contiguous to the street right-of-way on which a sidewalk cafe is to be operated under the authority of this Part.
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY — That portion of a sidewalk area which is free of any obstruction, fixture or appurtenance and is used for pedestrian travel.
PERSON — Includes a partnership, corporation, association, trust, estate or other legally recognized entity, as well as an individual.
PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITY — A public telephone, mailbox, bench or other facility provided for the use of the general public.
SIDEWALK — Any paved area between the curbline and a structure, whether publicly or privately owned, which is used by the public or open to use by the public.
SIDEWALK SALE — Retail or wholesale selling of merchandise using racks, table or freestanding merchandise outside and/or adjacent to buildings and structures, and includes sales in areas such as sidewalks, walkways and parking lots. Sidewalk sales do not include the sale and consumption of food and drink in open-air, cafe-style seating with tables and chairs.
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY — The entire right-of-way of a public highway, public alley or public road, including the designated sidewalk areas.