[Ord. 719, 2-6-1989]
As used in this chapter, the following terms and words shall mean:
AMUSEMENT RIDE
Any mechanical or electrical device or structure by which persons are conveyed or moved about for diversion or amusement. The term "amusement ride" shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
A. 
Airplane ride;
B. 
Bumper cars;
C. 
Ferris wheel;
D. 
Merry-go-round;
E. 
Roller coaster;
F. 
So-called kiddie rides;
G. 
Spin-out;
H. 
Whips;
I. 
Whirligig;
or other rides or conveyances of like kind or character, whether fixed or mobile. The operation or maintenance of more than three amusement rides shall be deemed a "carnival," and the operation shall comply with all provisions of this chapter relating to carnivals.
CARNIVAL
An amusement show, operated on an infrequent basis at a temporary location, which offers public entertainment by featuring carnival games or more than three amusement rides, or both such games and rides. The term carnival shall not include operation of school and church carnivals, provided that:
A. 
The carnival games must be owned and operated solely by the school or church, or the students or patrons thereof; and
B. 
That the proceeds derived from the school or church carnival must exclusively benefit the school or church, or the official programs thereof;
CARNIVAL GAMES
Any form of play, contest or amusement, usually necessitating the exercise of skill or physical dexterity on the participant's part, which generally requires the payment of money, or its equivalent, in order to participate and often offers a reward or prize for the attainment of a goal or the successful completion of an assigned task. The term "carnival game" shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. 
Air rifles;
B. 
Basketball throws;
C. 
Bottle throw;
D. 
Coin toss;
E. 
Dart boards;
F. 
Ring toss;
G. 
Shooting galleries;
H. 
Softball throws;
I. 
Strength or skill machines;
J. 
Target shoots;
K. 
Throwing or propelling any object at any target;
L. 
Water pistol shoot;
M. 
Weight guessing;
N. 
Wheels of fortune; or anything of a similar nature.
CIRCUS
Traveling company or troupe that presents public entertainment which features exhibits of pageantry and performances by acrobats, aerialists, clowns and trained animals. In addition, the term "circus" shall include the exhibition of menageries, curiosities and monstrosities.
CONCESSION BOOTH
The area or space which contains an individual carnival game, regardless of whether the same is a part of a larger structure or a wheeled vehicle.