For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“BUSINESS.” A business located in Tinley Park which makes valet parking services available to its customers.
“CUSTOMER.” Any person granting temporary custody of a motor vehicle to an operator for the purpose of valet parking.
“LOADING ZONE.” Pickup and discharge points for valet parking.
“OPERATOR.” Any person who employs one or more attendants for the purpose of providing a valet parking service, or who contracts to provide his or her own services, but not in the capacity of employee, to any business establishment, for the purpose of providing a valet parking service to such establishment.
“PERSON.” Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, firm, company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, political subdivision, or any other legal entity, or its legal representative, agents or assigns.
“VALET PARKING OPERATION.” The performance of valet parking services by any business or operator.
“VALET PARKING SERVICES.” A parking service provided to accommodate customers of any business establishment, which service is incidental to the business of the establishment and by which an attendant on behalf of the establishment takes temporary custody of the customer’s motor vehicle, and moves, parks, stores or retrieves the vehicle for the customer’s convenience.
(Ord. 2007-O-001, passed 1-16-07)