5.14.080: INVESTIGATION; BY BUILDING SERVICES AND CIVIL ENFORCEMENT DIVISION:
An original application for a business license for a rental dwelling with three (3) or more dwelling units, may be referred to the Building Services and Civil Enforcement Division 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 Building Services and Civil Enforcement Division shall report to the Business License Office 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. Should the City subsequently have cause to believe that the premises no longer comply with the aforementioned standards, the Building Services and Civil Enforcement Division shall perform an inspection of the licensed premises. If the licensed premises are not in compliance with the pertinent standards, then the Building Services and Civil Enforcement Division shall report such noncompliance to the Business License Office, at which time such office shall inform the Mayor or the Mayor's designee, and take action regarding 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)