(A) Whenever a food establishment is constructed or more than 20% of its square footage is remodeled, or whenever an existing structure is converted to use as a food establishment, plans and specifications properly prepared for such construction, remodeling or conversion shall be submitted to the City Building Inspection Division for dissemination to the regulatory authority for review before work is begun, except mobile food units which shall submit plans directly to the regulatory authority. If the structure is over 2,500 square feet or the cost of the structure exceeds $50,000, the plans must be submitted by an architect or engineer. The submitted plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, equipment arrangement, mechanical plans and construction of materials of work areas, and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities. Every commissary shall additionally submit plans showing refrigerated and dry storage areas reserved for mobile unit use. Food establishments that have been closed and are being reopened under new management as the same type of establishment shall be required to submit new equipment specifications and a floor plan of the food establishment. The regulatory authority shall approve the plans and specifications if they meet the requirements of the rules adopted by this subchapter. The approved plans and specifications must be followed in construction, remodeling or conversion.
(B) Failure to follow the approved plans and specifications will result in a permit denial, suspension, or revocation.
(C) The regulatory authority may collect fees in consideration of reviewing plans.
(Ord. 775, passed 3-15-10; Am. Ord. 892, passed 11-16-15)