(A) Every business establishment in the city is hereby required to install a video surveillance system. Video surveillance systems shall be maintained in proper working order at all times, shall be in operation at all hours the establishment is open to customers, and shall meet the minimum technological standards established in this chapter or by resolution of City Council.
(B) A minimum of three high resolution surveillance cameras located in the public areas of a business establishment are required of each video surveillance system. At least one camera shall provide an overall view of the counter and register area; at least one camera shall be positioned to provide a clear, identifiable, full-frame image of the face of each person entering and leaving the business establishment; and at least one camera shall be positioned to provide an overall view of the business establishment’s parking lot. Camera views shall not be obstructed by store fixtures or displays.
(C) Business establishments which installed video surveillance systems prior to the effective date of this chapter must ensure they are in full compliance with this chapter.
(D) Documentation evidencing the installation of such system must be presented to the Police Department, who shall verify compliance with this chapter. The sufficiency of such documentation shall be determined at the discretion of the Police Chief or their designee. Upon approval of such documentation, the Police Department will issue a written approval notice which will be placed in plain view inside the premises. This approval notice will also inform customers and employees of the existence of the video surveillance system. A copy of the approval notice or other verification of compliance shall then be transmitted by the Police Department to the City Clerk. Such verification must be on record and up-to-date at the time of a business establishment’s application for or renewal of a business license, or such license shall be denied.
(Ord. O-201, passed 2-19-2018, effective 3-1-2018)