No person or entity shall allow the occupancy of any multiple apartment units, apartment house, hotel, motel, or similar operation, without possessing an unexpired, unrevoked, unsuspended certificate of occupancy (C of O) from DEHS for each operation or premises, and paying fees to DEHS as provided by the San Bernardino County Code Schedule of Fees.
(a) A new C of O is required when:
(1) The occupancy classification of a building or portion thereof is changed;
(2) The number of apartments, guest rooms, or dwelling units is changed;
(3) The ownership of the multiple apartments, apartment house, hotel, or motel is changed;
(4) The C of O has expired or has been revoked.
(Ord. 3105, passed - -1986)