§ 6-453. Definitions.

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

Central Business District means that area of the City bounded by Belvidere Street, the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and the James River.

Flea market means a temporary commercial market held in a structure or open area where one or more persons are involved in the setting up of tables, platforms, racks, or similar display areas for the purpose of selling, buying, or exchanging merchandise, goods, wares, products, or other such items. This definition shall not be construed to include sidewalk sales by retail merchants; fruit or produce stands; bake sales; garage sales, yard sales, or estate sales held in conjunction with residential uses; or sponsored activities conducted by religious, civic, charitable or other nonprofit organizations conducted not more than four times during the calendar year.

Public sidewalk means the improved portion of a public street located between the outer edge of the travel lane or parking lane, as delineated by a curb or edge of pavement, and the outer boundary of the street right-of-way. The improvement shall consist of concrete, brick or other impervious surface.

Vendor means any person engaged in the selling or offering for sale of food, beverage or merchandise on public sidewalks within the City.

(Code 1993, § 6-191; Code 2004, § 18-521)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

(Code 1993, § 6-191; Code 2004, § 18-521)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.