CHAPTER 112: BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS

Section

Rental Housing Licensing

   112.01   Purpose

   112.02   Applicability; scope

   112.03   Definitions

   112.04   Enforcement Officer

   112.05   Responsibility of owner (landlord)

   112.06   General licensing provisions

   112.07   Inspections

   112.08   Conduct on licensed premises

   112.09   Condition of licensed premises

   112.10   Hearing procedure

   112.11   Misdemeanor

Mobile Food Units

   112.25   Purpose

   112.26   Definition

   112.27   License applications

   112.28   Conditions of licensing

   112.29   Suspension or revocation of a license

Licensing of Adult Use Businesses

   112.40   License requirements

Eating and Drinking Establishments

   112.55   Ordinance adopted

Cannabinoid Products

   112.60   Cannabinoid products

   112.99   Penalty

RENTAL HOUSING LICENSING

§ 112.01 PURPOSE.

   It is the purpose of this subchapter to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community at large and the residents of rental dwellings in the city and to ensure that rental housing in the city is decent, safe, and sanitary and is so operated and maintained as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood or to become an influence that fosters blight and deterioration or creates a disincentive to reinvestment in the community. The operation of rental residential properties is a business enterprise that entails certain responsibilities. Owners and operators are responsible to take such reasonable steps as are necessary to ensure that the citizens of the city who occupy such units may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in surroundings that are: safe, secure, and sanitary; free from noise, nuisances, or annoyances; and free from unreasonable fears about safety of persons and security of property.

(Prior Code, § 3-16-1)

§ 112.02 APPLICABILITY; SCOPE.

   (A)   This subchapter applies to all existing and new rental dwellings in the city, including any accessory structures on the premises upon which the rental dwelling is located, such as garages and storage buildings and appurtenances, such as sidewalks and retaining walls.

   (B)   This subchapter does not apply to the state’s Department of Health licensed rest homes; convalescent care facilities; nursing homes; hotels; motels; or owner-occupied units.

(Prior Code, § 3-16-2)

§ 112.03 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Chief Building Official or designated agent.

   CITY. The City of Monticello.

   CITY ADMINISTRATOR. The City Administrator or the City Administrator’s designated agent.

   INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, as published by the International Code Council.

   MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING. A rental dwelling containing three or more units.

   OCCUPANT. Any person living or sleeping in a rental dwelling unit, or having possession of a space within a rental dwelling unit.

   OWNER. With respect to all matters involving the making of applications and the giving of notices, the individuals or entities holding legal and equitable title to the premises.

   PREMISES. A lot, plot, or parcel of land, including the building or structures thereon.

   RENTAL DWELLING. A building or premises, or portion thereof, containing one or more units used or intended to be used for residential rental purposes.

   UNIT. A single unit within a rental dwelling providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.

(Prior Code, § 3-16-3)

§ 112.04 ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

   The city’s Chief Building Official is authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of this subchapter. The Chief Building Official may designate other city employees to enforce the provisions of this subchapter.

(Prior Code, § 3-16-4)

§ 112.05 RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER (LANDLORD).

   (A)   Owner responsibility. Every owner of a rental dwelling is responsible for violations of duties and obligations imposed by this subchapter, applicable provisions of the city code, and the International Property Maintenance Code.

   (B)   Cleanliness. Every owner of a rental dwelling is responsible for keeping the rental dwelling in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition in conformance with this subchapter, applicable provisions of the city code and the International Property Maintenance Code.

   (C)   Disposal of rubbish. Every owner of a rental dwelling shall have all rubbish, garbage, and waste stored and disposed of in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.

   (D)   Obtain license. The owner must obtain a license and pay all license fees as required by this subchapter before the rental dwelling may be rented.

(Prior Code, § 3-16-5) Penalty, see § 112.99