For the purpose of the business code, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, the words and phrases used herein shall have the following meanings. Words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is mandatory, and not merely directory; "may" is permissive.
(Ord. 210 § 3, 1992)
The number of persons employed in the applicant's business for a given license year shall be determined by identifying the total number of employees on the payroll for the business, whether part time or full time. The city clerk shall issue guidelines to assist applicants in accurately and consistently reporting such numbers.
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"Business" means any business, commercial enterprise, trade, calling, service, vocation, profession or any means of livelihood, whether or not carried on for gain or profit.
(Ord. 210 § 3, 1992)
"Coin" includes slug, token, plate, disc, plug, key, check or other device or thing of value.
(Ord. 210 § 3, 1992)
"Employee" means a person engaged in the operation or conduct of any business, whether as owner, any member of the owner's family, partner, agent, manager, solicitor or any and all other persons employed or working in connection with the business, whether employed full time or part time by the business.
(Ord. 210 § 3, 1992)
"Engaged in business" means the conducting, carrying on, managing or operating of a business whether done as owner, or by means of an officer, agent, manager, employee, servant or lessee of any of them.
(Ord. 210 § 3, 1992)
"City clerk" includes all designees of the city clerk and shall be the tax and license collector of the city. The city clerk shall administer the business code pursuant to procedures established by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 210 § 3, 1992)
"Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation or any other association of persons, partnerships or corporations.
(Ord. 210 § 3, 1992)
"Premises" includes all lands, structures, places and also the equipment and appurtenances connected or used therewith in any business, and also any personal property which is either affixed to, or is otherwise used in connection with any such business conducted on such premises.
(Ord. 210 § 3, 1992)