Every business establishment as defined in this chapter is required to install and maintain, in working order, a video surveillance system compliant with this chapter. Establishments which as of the effective date of this chapter have a video surveillance system shall insure that such system is maintained and if necessary, upgraded to be in full compliance with this chapter. All video surveillance systems shall:
(a) Be maintained in proper working order including prompt repair and/or replacement.
(b) The video camera shall be sufficiently light sensitive and provide sufficient image resolution supported by additional lighting if necessary, to produce easily discernable images recorded at all times, including imagery sufficient to identify persons.
(c) The video camera shall record at a minimum speed of eight frames per second.
(d) The video camera images shall be capable of being viewed through the use of appropriate technology, including, but not limited to a computer screen, and a closed circuit television monitor.
(e) The video camera shall be digital in nature and capable of transferring the recorded images to a portable digital form of media.
(f) The video camera shall be in operation and recording twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
(g) The recordings made by video camera installed and maintained shall be indexed by dates and times.
(h) The video camera shall meet additional minimal technological standards established pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 427. Passed 3-13-17.)