CHAPTER 14
RESTAURANTS

SECTION:

5-14-1: Definition

5-14-2: License Required

5-14-3: Application For License

5-14-4: Compliance With Health Regulations

5-14-5: Interior Visibility

5-14-6: Lighting

5-14-7: Alcoholic Beverage Licensing

5-14-8: Compliance With Laws

5-14-1: DEFINITION:

Restaurant means any place where food and beverages are prepared, served and sold for human consumption on or off the premises.

(1979 Code § 5.56.005; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)

5-14-2: LICENSE REQUIRED:

It is unlawful for any person to operate a restaurant in the City without first obtaining a restaurant license.

(1979 Code § 5.56.006; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)

5-14-3: APPLICATION FOR LICENSE:

   A.   Information: Applications shall be made to the Business License Coordinator and shall show the location of the restaurant and state the greatest number of persons that can be furnished with food, for on-site consumption, at any one time in such restaurant.

   B.   Referral; Recommendation: All applications for a restaurant license shall be referred to the County Health Department for investigation and recommendation. Initial applications shall also be referred to the following departments and divisions:

      1.   The Fire Department, to determine compliance with all fire codes;

      2.   The Inspection Services Division, to determine compliance with all building codes; and

      3.   The Community Development Department, to determine compliance with all zoning ordinances.

(1979 Code § 5.56.007; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)

5-14-4: COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH REGULATIONS:

It is unlawful for any person to operate a restaurant in the City without complying strictly with all laws, regulations and ordinances relating to food preparation and service.

(1979 Code § 5.56.008; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)