For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BAR/LOUNGE. Any public or private establishment where spirituous liquor, as defined by A.R.S. § 4-101.26 is sold for consumption on the premises.
GROSS INCOME. The consideration charged, whether or not received, for the occupancy of space in a hotel, motel, campground or gross sales of a bar, lounge or restaurant valued in cash, money, goods, labor or otherwise, including all receipts, cash, credits, property and services of any kind or nature, without any deduction therefrom whatsoever.
HOTEL/MOTEL/CAMPGROUND. Any public or private establishment which provides transient lodging for compensation except hospitals, rest homes, nursing homes, foster homes, sheltered care homes or residential treatment facilities operated on a not-for-profit basis.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. Swimming pools, playgrounds, municipal golf courses, ball parks and municipal ski areas.
RESTAURANT. Any business activity where articles of food, drink or condiment are customarily prepared or served to patrons for consumption on or off the premises, also including bars, cocktail lounges, the dining rooms of hotels, and all caterers. For the purposes of this chapter, a “fast food” business, which includes street vendors and mobile vendors selling in public areas or at entertainment or sports of similar events, who prepares or sells food or drink for consumption on or off the premises is considered a RESTAURANT and not a “retailer”.
TOURISM. The guidance, management, marketing, accommodation, promotion and encouragement of tourists.
TRANSIENT. A person who obtains at his or her own or another’s expense, lodging for 30 days or less.
(Prior Code, § 3-9.01) (Ord. 779, passed - -1998)