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)

5-14-5: INTERIOR VISIBILITY:

A clear, unobstructed view of the entire interior of the restaurant area available to patrons, excluding restrooms, kitchens or other portions of the premises to which patrons are excluded, shall be maintained by the licensee at all times. The required view must be visible from either the entrance or from another location open to plain view. The licensee shall not erect or maintain any enclosed booth, blinds or stalls within the interior which obstructs such view of all tables, chairs and occupants.

(1979 Code § 5.56.010; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)

5-14-6: LIGHTING:

All restaurants shall maintain throughout the premises and during business hours a minimum of two (2) candlepower light measured at a level five feet (5') above the floor.

(1979 Code § 5.56.020; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)