For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AMUSEMENT CENTER OR ARCADE. Any business, store or location, with the exception of bowling alleys or pool halls, in which more than three amusement devices are placed, whether or not the operation of the devices is primary or accessory to the business, store or location. A bowling alley or pool hall shall be considered an amusement center or arcade if more than 10 amusement devices are in the location, or more than three amusement devices if more than 50% of the public floor area is devoted to amusement devices.
AMUSEMENT DEVICE. Any electrically or mechanically operated instrument, machine, device or equipment which is activated, operated or used by means of any payment, or by means of inserting a coin, token, slug or other device into a slot or receptacle and may be operated by the public for use as a game, entertainment or amusement whether or not skill is involved. The common intent of such
devices is to register the best possible point score. It shall include, but not be limited to, such devices as electronic or mechanical game machines, video games, pinball machines, skill ball, bowling machines, electronic sports machines, or other similar type machines, regardless of their name.
OTHER AMUSEMENT DEVICES. A coin or token operated machine or device, not including amusement games, which provide a ride, electronic reading or weight, lamination, music, or devices designed exclusively for use by children under 10 years of age such as riding machines. Also included in this category are coin-operated pool tables.
PERSON or OWNER. Any person, licensee, firm, partnership, corporation or association which owns any amusement device or is responsible for the placement or distribution of such devices within the city.
VENDING MACHINES. Any machines that dispense goods, wares or merchandise such as cigarettes, sodas, food, and the like.
('81 Code, § 5.08.010) (Ord. 778, passed - -82)