For the purpose of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
COMMERCIAL BUILDING: A structure, or part thereof, enclosing space designed or used for nonresidential purposes when such space is leased, rented or otherwise occupied and utilized for purposes other than as a residence. Commercial buildings do not include churches, synagogues, temples, mosques or other buildings which are designed and used primarily for religious purposes and which are not subject to ad valorem real estate taxes. If a building is used for both residential and nonresidential purposes, then the portion of the building that is used for nonresidential purposes shall constitute a COMMERCIAL BUILDING for purposes of this chapter. If an area within a building or structure is used for religious purposes and is not subject to ad valorem real estate taxes, while another area of the same building or structure is not used for religious purposes and is subject to ad valorem real estate taxes, then that portion of the building not used for religious purposes shall be considered to be a COMMERCIAL BUILDING.
OWNER: The legal title holder or holders of the realty; except, if legal title is held by an Illinois land trust, OWNER shall mean the beneficial owner or the beneficiary of the trust.
PERSON: Natural persons, individuals, partnerships, associations, organizations, corporations of all types and any other entity which constitutes a legal person; provided, that PERSON shall not include agencies or departments of the government of the United States of America, the State of Illinois, or the Village. A PERSON does not include public school districts, community college districts or public universities or colleges.
TENANT: One or more persons, as defined in this section, who occupy all or a portion of the premises within a commercial building under a lease, rental agreement, license or any other similar arrangement. If a commercial building is occupied by an owner of the building, the owner shall be considered to be a tenant. Persons who occupy rooms in hotels or persons who obtain a license or lease to temporarily occupy or use space in a hotel, restaurant or other similar building or facility for purposes of holding a conference, meeting, banquet or similar type of activity are not tenants for purposes of this chapter. Tenants do not include persons who obtain licenses to use or occupy the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the Allstate Arena or the Rosemont Theatre and do not include persons who obtain licenses to use or occupy the Rosemont Health and Fitness Club for a period of less than thirty (30) days.
(Ord. 2005-11-2E, 11-2-2005, eff. 1-1-2006)