The County of San Bernardino seeks to reduce acts of sexual misconduct, drug trafficking, and "fencing" activities occurring in the unincorporated area of the County, and to improve the business environment in the County. These criminal activities interfere with the safe operation of hotel and motel businesses and the continuance of such activities on the premises are detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the public. It is further found that such criminal activities have occurred and are likely to continue to occur on many hotel and motel business premises in the County. In furtherance of the goals described herein, and to promote the health, safety and welfare of the public, this Chapter requires a license for the operation of a hotel or motel.
(Ord. 3548, passed - -1993; Am. Ord. 4327, passed - -2017)