[Added 2-20-1980 by Ord. No. 870) (§§ 175-55
to 175-57 of the 1982 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly
appears from the context:
A lot or tract of land on which or on any part of which commercial activity of any kind takes place. "Commercial activity" shall include but is not limited to gasoline stations, retail sales, professional activities, including but not limited to medical, dental, legal, architectural, accounting, etc., personal services including real estate, insurance, barbershops, hairdressers, banking, etc., repair shops of all kinds, any and all other activities which are permitted in the commercial zone as established by Chapter 290, Zoning.
Those portions of a building which are exposed to public
view and the open space of any premises outside of any building erected
thereon.
Any person having natural possession of the premises or any
part thereof.
Any person who has charge, care or control of the commercial
premises or any part thereof, whether with or without the consent
of the owner.
Every day the premises is open for business,
the occupant shall be and is hereby responsible for removing litter
and debris from the sidewalk or other pedestrian areas, if any, in
front of the occupant’s commercial premises. The area shall
be swept as often as is necessary to maintain it free of litter, spillage
and other detritus.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article on or after the effective date thereof may, upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided in Chapter 1, Article I, General Penalty. Each day’s continued violation of this article shall constitute a separate and distinct offense of the provisions hereof.
