§ 19-1. Definitions.  


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  • For the purpose of this chapter, certain words are defined in this section. Definitions not expressly prescribed herein are to be construed in accordance with customary usage.

    Administrative area means the area of an establishment not generally accessible to the public, including, but not limited to, individual offices, stockrooms, employee lounges, or meeting rooms.

    Billiard hall means a place of amusement whose chief purpose is providing the use of billiard/pool tables to the public for a fee.

    Bingo parlor means a facility regulated under the Bingo Enabling Act, Chapter 2001 of the Occupations Code.

    Director means the director of the department designated by the city manager to enforce and administer this chapter or the director's designated representative.

    Entrance means any public entrance including, but not limited to, covered walkways or porte cocheres.

    Food service establishment means an operation that sells food for human consumption.

    Health care facility means any institution that provides medical, surgical, and overnight facilities for patients, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, physical therapy facilities, doctor's offices, dentist's offices, nursing homes, adult care facilities, convalescent homes, and residential treatment centers.

    Public service area means any enclosed area to which the general public routinely has access for municipal services or which is designated a public service area in a written policy of the agency in charge of such areas.

    Retail and service establishment means any establishment which sells goods or services to the general public.

    Sports bar means any establishment which has a bar area with seating, video equipment for sports related viewing, and gaming equipment that includes, but is not limited to, pool tables, dart boards, shuffle boards, electronic games, etc.

(Ord. No. 2174, § 1, 8-9-11)