For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. When not inconsistent with context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory.
BOARD. The Township Board of the Township of Spaulding.
CABLE TELEVISION. The business of transmission and distribution of television signals, including radio signals and other signals, or any other type of closed circuit transmission by means of electrical impulses, by means of cable to private subscribers and does not include the operation of a master television antenna system, the distribution system of which is confined to private property.
GROSS SUBSCRIBER REVENUES. The gross receipts from all revenues received by the permittee from subscribers located within the township including all revenues from cable service including premium service. GROSS SUBSCRIBER REVENUES shall include revenues received by the permittee as charges for installations, reconnections and modifications of any installations, but not fees for inspections or repairs thereto. GROSS SUBSCRIBER REVENUES shall not include unrelated business income and/or income received from the lease and/or sale of real or personal property, bad debts, deposits or refunds to subscribers and/or taxes on services furnished by the permittee imposed upon any subscriber by state, township or other governmental unit and collected by the permittee on behalf of said governmental unit.
PERMITTEE. The holder of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
STREET. A street, alley or other public way in the township.
TOWNSHIP. The Township of Spaulding.
(Prior Code, § 12.051) (Ord. 011486, passed 1-14-1986)