In addition to the provisions of this section, the International Property Maintenance Code, as modified by the City of Vermillion, the zoning, subdivision and building ordinances of the City of Vermillion, the laws of the State of South Dakota shall apply. Approval of rental registration shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of the code, Fair Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, or of any other applicable federal, state or local provision.
(A) No person or corporation shall operate a fraternity or sorority house which does not comply with the preceding sections of this chapter.
(B) In fraternities and sororities, at least 1 flush water closet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower, properly connected to a water and sewer system approved by the Housing Inspector and in good working condition shall be supplied for each 6 persons or fraction thereof. All the facilities shall be so located within the dwelling as to be reasonably accessible from a common hall or passageway to all persons sharing facilities.
(C) The owner or manager of each fraternity or sorority shall be responsible for the sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors, and ceilings, and for maintenance of a sanitary condition in every other part of the rooming house, and he or she shall further be responsible for the sanitary maintenance of the entire premises.
(D) Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be required in all fraternities and sororities with more than 16 occupants. No existing automatic fire sprinkler system shall be discontinued regardless of the number of occupants.
(E) Any fraternity or sorority failing to comply with the standards of this section shall be declared substandard and the rental registration canceled upon reasonable notice.
(F) Occupancy is limited and shall be determined by the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief shall determine occupancy using the International Building Code as a guide. Two occupancies shall be listed, the total occupant load for each structure and maximum occupancies for each sleeping room.
(Ord. 1255, passed 8-1-2011)