(a) If the director determines that a licensee is in violation of the terms of the license, this article, the rules and regulations established by the director under this article, a lawful order of the director, or other applicable law, the director may notify the licensee in writing of the violation and by written order direct the licensee to correct the violation within a reasonable period of time. In setting the time for correction, the director shall consider the degree of danger to the public health or safety and the nature of the violation. If the violation involves equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly, the director shall order the licensee to immediately cease use of the equipment.
(b) If the director determines that a violation is an imminent and serious threat to the public health or safety, the director shall order the licensee to correct the violation immediately. If the licensee fails to comply, the director shall promptly take or cause to be taken any action he considers necessary to the immediate enforcement of the order.
(c) The director shall include in a notice issued under this section:
(1) an identification of the violation;
(2) the date of issuance of the notice;
(3) the time period within which the violation must be corrected;
(4) a warning that failure to comply with the order may result in suspension or revocation of the license, imposition of a fine, or both; and
(5) a statement indicating that the order may be appealed to the city manager. (Ord. 21861)