The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following definitions:

A. “Carnival” means any transitory commercial entertainment, amusement or exhibition of any kind or nature which provides amusement rides, concessions, games of skill or chance, and other similar forms of amusement.

B. “Circus” means any area or enclosure circular or oval in shape, whether or not covered by a tent or located within a building, which is surrounded by tiers of seats and which is intended for the commercial exhibition of feats of horsemanship, acrobatic performances, clowns, trained animals and other similar forms of amusement.

C. “City” means the city of Clovis, New Mexico.

D. “Festival” means any carnival which has fifteen or fewer amusement rides, or concessions. (Ord. 1163-80 § 1, 1980).