(A) The Director shall have authority to suspend or revoke a license or to order utility disconnections for the following violations of the provisions of this chapter.
(1) A license may be suspended for any period of time up to 12 months for a violation affecting the health, safety, or welfare of occupants of a manufactured home or of other persons or property.
(2) A license may be revoked for a condition which is dangerous to life or property.
(3) For a violation of the provisions of this chapter deemed to require a license suspension or revocation, the utility connection servicing any space or any structure in a manufactured home park may be disconnected or caused to be disconnected. A utility disconnection may be ordered in connection with a license suspension or revocation as to all or any part of a manufactured home park if necessary to protect life or property.
(4) No license shall be suspended or revoked by the Building Official until written notice is served on the manufactured home park operator, and the operator is given five business days to file a written appeal to the City Council as provided in § 151.18.
(B) The following procedures shall apply to a suspended or a revoked license.
(1) After the period of suspension, a suspended license will be reinstated by the Director of Community Development upon a showing of ability and willingness by the licensee to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) A person whose license has been revoked may apply for a new license by making a new application and paying the required fee. Before granting a new license, the Director of Community Development shall require the applicant to show ability and willingness to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(3) No sale, transfer, or assignment of a suspended or revoked license will be recognized by the city; provided, a person whose license has been suspended or revoked may sell, transfer, or assign his or her interest in the premises, if any, to another person who may then submit an application for a license to operate the manufactured home park. If it is shown by the applicant that he or she has had no previous responsible connection with the manufactured home park, he or she will be eligible for a new license. If a new license is granted, the new licensee may commence to operate the manufactured home park upon issuance of the license.
(4) Where a person whose license has been suspended or revoked has no interest in the premises other than by agreement with the owner of the premises, that person may advise the city, in writing, of his or her withdrawal from any further connection with the manufactured home park. In this event, and if it be shown that the owner or owners had no responsible connection with the actual operation and maintenance of the manufactured home park, a new application may be made by any person other than the person whose license was suspended or revoked. If the new license is granted, the new licensee may commence to operate the manufactured home park upon issuance of the license.
(C) In addition to suspension or revocation of a license, the city may pursue criminal penalties and civil remedies against any person or entity which violates this chapter.
(Ord. 06-0321, passed 3-21-2006)