(a) Every person who operates or desires to establish a child day-care home or facility shall apply to the Building Commissioner for a permit on such form as he or she prescribes. The permit shall be renewed annually, and a fee of $25.00 shall be paid for each permit or renewal thereof.
(b) The premises to be used by all applicants shall be subject to a housing inspection prior to issuance of any permit.
(c) Upon filing, a copy of the application shall be forwarded to the Fire Division for inspection of the premises under the Fire Prevention Code and all other applicable laws or codes, including but not limited to this chapter.
(d) Concurrently, a copy of the application shall be forwarded to the Police Department for comment on any traffic, safety or parking concerns.
(e) The Division of Building Engineering and Inspection, upon being satisfied that all requirements are complied with, shall issue a permit in such form and manner as prescribed from time to time by the Building Commissioner, including at least the name of the property owner and the name of the provider.
(f) Notice of the issuance of such permit shall be delivered or mailed to owners or occupants of residences abutting and/or located within 100 feet directly across the street of the site of the application. Appeals from the action of the Building Commissioner may be made to the Board of Zoning Appeals as provided in the Codified Ordinances.
(g) The permit shall be valid only for the provider, at the address designated in the permit, and the permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the subject premises. The permit shall not be transferable.
(1982 Code, § 1380.03) (Ord. 91-12. Passed 3-4-1991.)