For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms, or phrases shall have the meanings given herein:

A. "Business" is meant to include all kinds of vocations, occupations, professions, enterprises, establishments, pursuits, and all other kinds of activities and matters, together with all devices, machines, vehicles and appurtenances used therein, any and all of which are conducted for private profit, gain, or benefit, either directly or indirectly, anywhere within the limits of the city.

B. "City" is the city of Columbia Falls, Montana.

C. "City council" is the city council of the city. D. "Clerk" is the clerk of the city.

E. "General business license" includes all businesses other than professional business license.

F. "Licensee" is the holder for any use or period of time of the license created in this chapter, to do business within the city.

G. "Person" is meant to include individual natural persons, partnerships, joint ventures, societies, associations, clubs, corporations, or any of the officers, agents, employees, or representatives thereof.

H. "Professional business license" is a license for persons engaged in the building trades including but not limited to carpenters, plumbers, electricians, roofers, excavators, building siding installers, landscapers, fencers, installers of gas heating or cooking appliances, general building contractors, masons, and all other persons engaged in work in or upon structures built on land.

I. "Finance director" is the finance director of the city.

J. "Special event" is an activity conducted by a business for the duration of not more than three days as an attraction, festival, bazaar, or market which includes multiple vendors. (Ord. 657 § 1(part), 2004)