§ 235-1. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

CHARITABLE

Patriotic, philanthropic, social service, health, welfare, benevolent, educational, civic, cultural or fraternal.

DOOR-TO-DOOR PEDDLER

A person or entity who by going from house to house, place of business to place of business, except newspapers or periodicals, sells or offers for sale any goods, wares, or merchandise, excepting the sale of such items by and for the benefit of religious, charitable, public interest, and political institutions and entities or their agents thereof.

DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITOR

A person or entity who by going from house to house, place of business to place of business, takes or offers to take orders for goods, wares, merchandise, or for services to be performed in the future or for making, manufacturing or repairing any article or thing for future delivery, excepting the sale of or offering of such items or services by and for the benefit of religious, charitable, public interest, and political institutions and entities or their agents thereof.

DUSK

Dusk occurs 30 minutes after sunset.

[Added 6-18-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-123]

EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES

Exigent circumstances shall include, but not be limited to, unusually heavy pedestrian or vehicular traffic, accident, fire or other emergency situations, parades, demonstrations or other such events or occurrences.

[Added 9-21-2010 by Ord. No. 157-2010]

FIXED LOCATION

A specified location for the sale of food or beverages on a public street or sidewalk as shall be designated by the City Manager, in consultation with the Commissioners of Police and Development, based on impacts, if any, on surrounding residences, businesses, factors of public safety, and City facilities and services. Not more than 10 fixed locations shall be designated by the City Manager in any given calendar year.

[Amended 2-9-2016 by Ord. No. 28-2016]

FIXED-LOCATION VENDOR

A person or entity who or which sells food or beverages from any fixed location on a public street or sidewalk in the City, excepting sidewalk cafes as regulated under Chapter 267; sidewalk sales of produce, as regulated under § 281-23 of the City Code; and farmers' markets as established by the City.

[Amended 2-9-2016 by Ord. No. 28-2016]

GOODS, WARE, AND MERCHANDISE

Fruits, vegetables, farm products or provisions, dairy products, fish, game, poultry, meat, plants, flowers, appliances, wearing apparel, jewelry, ornaments, art work, cosmetics and beauty aids, health products, medicines, household needs or furnishings, furniture, toys, food of any kind, whether or not for immediate consumption, confections, or beverages.

ITINERANT VENDOR

A person or entity who or which sells goods, wares, and merchandise, or other items, at a special event; from various locations on public streets or sidewalks in the City; or in a City park pursuant to an additional permit issued under § 224-7 of the City Code.

SPECIAL EVENT

Any occasion, including but not limited to fairs, shows, exhibitions, City-wide celebrations, and festivals taking place within a specifically defined area of the City for a period of time not to exceed three days.

Amended 4-16-1991 by Ord. No. 84-1991; 10-21-2004 by Ord. No. 218-2004