§ 25-176. Definitions.

The following terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Convenience store shall mean any place of business that is engaged in the retail sale of groceries, including the sale of prepared foods, and gasoline and services, that is regularly open for business at any time between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and that is attended during such hours by one (1) employee. The term "convenience store" does not include a store which is solely or primarily a restaurant. The term "convenience store" does not include any store in which the owner and members of his family work in the store between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Family-operated convenience store shall mean any place of business that would be defined as a convenience store but not including a store in which the owner and members of his family work in the store between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

(Ord. No. 90-19, § 1(14B-1), 8-27-90)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.