For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and abbreviations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include future tense, words in the plural number include the singular number and words in the singular number include the plural number:
BOARD. The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Tell City, Indiana.
CITY. The City of Tell City, Indiana.
DIRECTOR. The appropriate personnel determined by officials of the City of Tell City, Indiana.
FOOD. Any raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, beverage, drink or ingredient used or intended for the use or for sale in whole or in part for human consumption.
FOOD CATERER. A person or company hired and paid to provide and serve food, usually for a large group and at a location separate from where the food is prepared. A food caterer does not include someone preparing and selling food to individuals.
FOOD VENDING PUSHCART. Any box or container with wheels that is not propelled or moved by an engine and was designed and manufactured specifically for the purpose of selling food.
MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE. A self-contained food establishment that is on wheels, self-propelled or moved by an engine, weighs no more than 16,000 pounds, and for which the primary purpose of the vehicle is the sale and/or production of food.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR ("VENDOR"). Includes any individual person, firm, or corporation who operates mobile food vending pushcarts and/or mobile food vehicles.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR PERMIT ("PERMIT"). A permit which has been issued pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.
SPECIAL EVENT. Any event so designated by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Tell City, Indiana.
(Ord. 1202, passed 5-15-2023)