(a) For purposes of this section,
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OF THE BUSINESS OF ANY DAY CARE CENTER is defined as the sale, transfer or exchange of any legal or equitable interest in the business of operating a day care center to another person. It shall not be considered a “change of ownership of the business of any day care center” for purposes of complying with the requirements of this section if the owner of the business changes only the type of business entity holding ownership and the owner remains a controlling partner or officer in the new entity.
(b) Whenever a change in the ownership of the business of any day care center occurs, the existing certificate of inspection shall be automatically revoked, and the new owner:
(1) Shall submit to the director a scale drawing of the floor plan of the facility indicating, but not limited, to the following proposed room usage, equipment schedule, room finish schedule, plumbing schedule and outdoor play area and play equipment;
(2) Shall pay the applicable floor plan review fee; and
(3) Shall obtain a new certificate of inspection.
(c) The requirements of § 16-437(b) are in addition to building permit or any applicable inspections or reviews by any other city department.
(d) In the event of a change of ownership of the business of any day care center, it shall be unlawful for a new owner to operate or cause to be operated a day care center without first complying with all the requirements of § 16-437(b).
(e) Whenever a change in the ownership of the business of any day care center occurs, the new owner of the business shall pay a nonrefundable fee for review of the floor plan to the department in an amount established by city council.
(Ord. 11209, § 3, passed 11-24-1992)