As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BUSINESS
Conducting, engaging in or carrying on any retail, commercial,
industrial, mercantile, trade, professional, occupational, vocational,
service or other nonresidential activity, including, but not limited
to, store, shop, salon, office, warehouse, manufacturing, restaurant,
meeting hall, lodge, conference, school or day-care facility, from
premises located within the City of Salem. However, the term "business"
shall not include:
A.
Home-based businesses where there are no employees other than
the resident homeowner regularly working from or visiting the home;
all activity is confined within the interior of the home; there is
no signage relating to the business; and neither suppliers, vendors
nor members of the general public are regularly invited onto the premises
in connection with the business.
B.
Rental unit leased or to be leased for residential purposes which is subject to the licensing requirements of Chapter
172 of this Code;
C.
Any establishment involved in the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages which is subject to Chapter
69 of this Code;
D.
A pool or billiard facility or amusement arcade which is subject to the licensing requirements of Chapter
71 of this Code;
E.
Shows, exhibitions, dances and other temporary entertainment activities subject to the licensing requirements of Chapter
109 of this Code;
F.
Junkyards subject to the licensing requirements of Chapter
127 of this Code;
G.
Peddlers and solicitors, not operating from a fixed location, subject to the licensing requirements of Chapter
160 of this Code;
H.
Yard, garage and lawn sales subject to the licensing requirements of Chapter
174 of this Code;
I.
Vehicle repair garages subject to the licensing requirements of Chapter
217 of this Code;
J.
Exceptions made for special events or otherwise for good cause
as determined by the City Council.
PERSON
Includes plural as well as singular and includes individuals,
clubs, societies, assemblies, churches, corporations, including nonprofits,
associations, partnerships, limited-liability companies, joint ventures
and other entities.
No person shall open, operate or conduct any business in the
City of Salem without first complying with the provisions of this
chapter and obtaining a license therefor as provided herein.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall,
upon conviction in the Municipal Court of the City of Salem or such
other court having jurisdiction, be liable to a fine of not less than
$100 nor more than $2,000 or imprisonment or community service for
a term not exceeding 90 days, or both. Each day that a violation occurs
shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation subject to the penalty
provisions of this chapter. Further, any person who violates any provision
of this chapter or who is subject to revocation of a business license
shall immediately cease engaging in or managing such business.