“Admission charge” means in addition to the definitions contained in RCW 35.21.280 as from time to time amended and in addition to its usual and ordinary meaning:

A. Any charge made for season tickets or subscriptions for the types of activities described in subsection (B) of this definition;

B. A charge made for admission to any theater, amphitheater, auditorium, stadium, athletic pavilion or field, or any similar place, but shall not include athletic clubs which impose charges on a membership basis;

C. A sum of money referred to as a “donation” which must be paid before entrance is allowed to those activities or facilities described in subsection (B) of this definition.

“Clerk” means the finance director or his designee.

“Person” means any individual, receiver, assignee, firm, copartnership, joint venture, corporation, company, joint stock association, society or any group of individuals acting as a unit whether mutual, cooperative or fraternal.

“Place” includes, but is not limited to, theaters, dance halls, amphitheaters, auditoriums, stadiums, athletic pavilions and fields, baseball and athletic parks or circus within the city limits. The situs of the event shall control irrespective of where the ticket or tickets are purchased.

“Subscription” means, in addition to its usual and ordinary meaning, an annual membership due or fees in an organization whose principal purpose is to present theatrical or musical performance for its members.

“Successor” means any person who shall directly or indirectly purchase or succeed to a business in any manner whatsoever. Any person obligated to fulfill the terms of a contract shall be deemed a successor to any contractor defaulting in the performance of any contract as to which such person or persons is surety or guarantor. [Ord. 8924 § 1, 1981].