For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings set forth herein. Words used in the present tense include the future tense, plural words include the singular and singular words include the plural. Words not specifically defined shall be given their common and ordinary meaning. The word “shall” is mandatory and not merely directory.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. The Board of Supervisors for the County of San Bernardino.
CLERK OF THE BOARD. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
CODE ENFORCEMENT. The Land Use Services Department, Code Enforcement Division of the County of San Bernardino.
EHS. The Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Services of the County of San Bernardino.
FIXED PLACE OF BUSINESS. Any location where goods, wares, merchandise or services are offered to the public on a regular and continuous basis or where goods or merchandise are regularly stored and/or maintained on the premises, provided such fixed place of business has operated for a period of at least 60 days prior to the time peddling or soliciting is done, and provided the operation of such business is not in violation of any applicable zoning, building, public health or business license laws.
HANDICAPPED. Any person who:
(1) Has a physical and/or mental impairment(s) which substantially limits one or more of the person’s major life activities;
(2) Has a record of such impairment; or
(3) Is regarded as having such an impairment.
HAWKING. The offering of merchandise on or adjacent to the streets by outcry or by attracting the attention of persons by exposing goods in a public place or by placards, labels, or signals.
PEDDLING. The selling of merchandise which is transported from place to place either by foot, wagon, cart, automobile, motor truck, ice cream cart, ice cream wagon, or ice cream truck, or any other type of conveyance, in the course of approaching prospective customers or selling merchandise or services from door to door.
SHERIFF. The Sheriff of the County of San Bernardino and/or any deputy or representative appointed by him or her.
SOLICITING. Asking or inviting persons to pay money in return for merchandise or services to be delivered in the future or asking for a charitable donation.
TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. Any organization qualifying for tax-exempt status under Revenue and Taxation Code §§ 23701a, 23701b, 23701d, 23701e, 23701f, 23701g or 23701l.
(Ord. 378, passed --1933; Am. Ord. 1007, passed --1962; Am. Ord. 1823, passed --1973; Am. Ord. 2415, passed --1980; Am. Ord. 3385, passed --1990; Am. Ord. 3526, passed --1992; Am. Ord. 3730, passed --1998; Am. Ord. 4048, passed - -2008)