(A) The city shall:
(1) Require certified recovery residences to provide proof of certification at least annually;
(2) Require certified recovery residences to notify the city of any change in their certification status, including but not limited to a suspension or revocation of certification by a certifying organization;
(3) Require separate proof of certification for each recovery residence owned or operated by an individual or entity in the city;
(4) Post on its website the name, telephone number, and location by local jurisdiction of each certified recovery residence and shall update the list at least quarterly;
(5) Post on its website the name of each certifying organization approved by the city; and
(6) Notify the Cabinet of receipt of proof of certification from a recovery residence within 30 days of receipt of proof of certification; and
(7) Require certified recovery residences to obtain and maintain a City Business License.
(B) The city may:
(1) In lieu of posting the information required by division (A)(4) of this section to its website, post a link to another website that aggregates information on certified recovery residences or other information providers; and
(2) Promulgate administrative regulations or policies to carry out the provisions of this chapter by Executive Order approved by the City Attorney to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(C) The Recovery Residence Compliance Official or the City Code Enforcement Board are hereby granted the authority and legal standing necessary to initiate appropriate legal action to compel a recovery residence that is operating in violation of this chapter to cease operating.
(Ord. 01-2024, passed 1-16-2024)