5.14.070: INVESTIGATION; BY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
An original application for a business license for a rental dwelling with three (3) or more dwelling units, may be referred to the Fire Department for investigation as to whether or not the rental dwelling at issue complies with the self-certification standards established by the City. Within a reasonable time after such referral, the Fire Department shall report to the Business License Office as to the fitness of the applicant regarding compliance with said standards. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an initial inspection of a newly constructed building shall not be performed unless the City conducts such inspection due to cause or complaint. After a business license has been granted, the Fire Department shall inspect the licensed premises should the City subsequently have cause to believe that the licensed premises no longer comply with the pertinent standards. Upon confirming that such is the case, the Fire Department shall report that fact to the Business License Office, at which time such office will inform the Mayor, or the Mayor's designee, and take action in regards to the revocation of said business license as the Mayor or designee deems just and proper in light of the facts of the case and applicable provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 31-17, 2017)