(A) For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, a building and safety inspector, fire inspector, code enforcement officer, peace officer or other authorized agent employed by the city may enter free of charge, at any reasonable time, any place of business for which a business license has been granted or which is required by this chapter to make inspections. The purpose of such entry shall be to inspect the premises, grounds, facilities and structures located therein for compliance with all applicable requirements imposed by the provisions of this chapter, the Menifee Municipal Code, state/local building and fire code requirements, and all other applicable requirements. It shall be unlawful for any such person to fail or refuse to make available the necessary access.
(B) When the business license application indicates that there may be additional regulatory issues regarding the home occupation or business (including, but not limited to, the disposal of materials in a manner requiring compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System requirements or storage of materials in a manner which may constitute a fire risk) which could impact public health, safety or welfare, the Finance Department shall require the applicant to deposit an additional fee equal to the cost of a regulatory inspection. Such regulatory inspection fees may be collected on an annual basis along with the business license fee. The fee shall fund the cost of an annual inspection. If the inspection is not performed within the one year period, the holder of the license may request that the fee be refunded or credited toward the following year's fees.
(C) The city may initiate enforcement actions against business license holders whose business premises are found upon inspection to be in violation of such requirements and will be subject to license revocation. In addition to any other costs or penalties, the business license holder shall be liable to the city for the costs of such inspection and subsequent inspections. An annual inspection cost shall be added to such license fee. Any unpaid inspection costs shall be added to fees owing and no license shall be issued until amounts outstanding are paid in full.
(D) The city may report any and all municipal ode violations to state, federal, or other regulatory agencies and organizations.
(Ord. 2022-343, passed 6-1-2022)