A. When a food establishment is hereafter constructed or extensively remodeled, or when an existing structure is converted for use as a food establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling or alteration, showing layout, arrangement, and construction materials of work areas, and the location, size, and type of fixed equipment and facilities, shall be submitted to the Health Authority for approval before such work is begun.
B. Whenever plans and specifications are required to be submitted to the Health authority under § 8.04.160 of this Ordinance, the Health Authority shall inspect the food establishment prior to the start of operations, to determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications and with the requirements of this Ordinance.
C. A review fee shall be charged for all new or extensively remodeled food establishment(s). The review fee is specified in the Public Health Fee Ordinance. All work that starts without written approval of the Department shall have the review fee doubled.
D. The plan review shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of approval. If construction has not commenced and significant progress is not achieved, the plan review shall expire unless an extension is granted by the Health Authority.
(Ord. O-201711-51-031, passed 11-14-2017)