(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is required shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(B) (1) Any establishment defined in § 115.160 of this chapter found to be in violation of §§ 115.160 through 115.166 of this chapter after a hearing conducted pursuant to § 32.04 of this code of ordinances shall, upon such a finding, be subject to a fine of not less than $50, nor more than $750, at the discretion of the Hearing Officer. Each day that a violation continues after the day notice of the violation and summons have been served in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof shall be deemed a separate offense.
(2) In the event the licensee of an establishment defined in § 115.160 of this chapter fails to pay any fine imposed, after a hearing and conviction for a violation of §§ 115.160 through 115.166 of this chapter, within 30 days of the date of the imposition of the fine, the business registration and license for the establishment shall be immediately suspended until payment is made.
(3) (a) In the event the licensee of an establishment defined in § 115.160 of this chapter is convicted of three or more violations of §§ 115.160 through 115.166 of this chapter for violations occurring within any 90-day period, the licensee of the establishment shall be required to appear before the Community Development Committee of the City Council for a hearing to show cause why the business registration and license should not be suspended or revoked. After such hearing, the Community Development Committee may act to suspend or revoke the license.
(b) If the Community Development Committee finds sufficient cause to suspend or revoke the establishment’s business registration and license, the establishment shall cease operations for the period specified by the Community Development Committee. If the establishment desires to appeal the decision of the Community Development Committee, it shall apply to the Mayor, in writing, for a hearing before the Mayor and City Council. The Mayor and City Council may affirm, reverse or modify the decision of the Community Development Committee.
(Prior Code, § 115.999) (Ord. 03-470, passed 12-9-2003)