Article 1907
ROOMING HOUSES AND BED AND BREAKFAST RESIDENCES – LICENSES
Sections:
1907.04 Failure of operator to obtain license.
1907.05 License denial – Hearing and decision by board.
1907.06 License revocation or suspension.
1907.01 License required.
No person shall operate a rooming house or bed and breakfast or shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any room in any rooming house or bed and breakfast without a license issued by the health officer or board of health. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 3244, 1990)
1907.02 Applications.
(A) Application for a license shall be made by the owner/operator to the health officer on forms furnished by the board of health. Such application shall include:
(1) The name and address of the operators and owners of the business and property;
(2) The location of the rooming house or bed and breakfast including the street and number of each entrance;
(3) The number of rooms occupied or available for occupancy and the number of persons who may be accommodated in accordance with the provisions of this code and with the regulations issued thereunder; and
(4) Such other information as the health officer may by rule or regulation require. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 3244, 1990)
1907.03 Licenses.
(A) A license shall be issued by the health officer to the operator upon reasonable proof:
(1) That the rooming house or bed and breakfast complies with the applicable provisions of this code and with the regulations issued hereunder; and
(2) That there has been compliance with the provisions of the fire code, building code, Meadville property maintenance code, zoning code and all other applicable codes.
(B) An annual license fee shall be paid before a license may be issued.
(C) Each license shall expire at the end of the calendar year in which it is issued and shall be renewed annually upon satisfactory proof that compliance with the applicable regulations is being maintained and upon payment of the license fee.
(D) The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place.
(E) No transfer of a license shall be made without the written approval of the health officer.
(F) The operator shall promptly notify the health officer of any transfer of the rooming house or bed and breakfast to a new owner.
(G) The operator shall maintain a list of occupants or guests at all times. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 3244, 1990)
1907.04 Failure of operator to obtain license.
Any person who operates a rooming house or bed and breakfast without a current, valid license issued by the health officer, or who violates any other regulations governing the rooming house or bed and breakfast, shall immediately cease operation of the rooming house or bed and breakfast residence and no person may occupy any room or guest unit therein. The operator shall be subject to summary proceedings and penalty in accordance with MMC 1905.09. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 3244, 1990)
1907.05 License denial – Hearing and decision by board.
Any person whose application for a license has been denied for the reason that the rooming house or bed and breakfast does not comply with the applicable provisions of this code or the rules and regulations issued hereunder shall be notified promptly of the denial and shall, upon request, be granted a hearing before the board of health under the procedure provided by MMC 1905.05. If the board does not sustain the denial of the license, the health officer shall issue the license forthwith. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 3244, 1990)
1907.06 License revocation or suspension.
(A) Whenever the health officer determines that conditions exist in the operation of a rooming house or bed and breakfast which is in violation of this code or of any regulation issued hereunder, he shall give notice to the operator under the procedure provided by MMC 1905.08. The operator shall, upon request, be granted a hearing before the board of health under the procedure provided by MMC 1905.05. If the board sustains the notice of the health officer, or if a request for a hearing is not made within 10 days from the day the notice was served, the health officer shall revoke the license if the operator does not comply with the order of the health officer within the period prescribed in the order.
(B) If the health officer determines that an emergency exists which necessitates immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, he may direct that a service of notice under this section shall constitute a suspension of the license until the suspension is lifted by action of the board or by compliance with the notice or order of the health officer, or until the license is revoked by failure to comply with the order of the health officer.
(C) Notwithstanding the provisions of MMC 1905.08 and 1905.05, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the board of health shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, depending upon his findings as to whether the provisions of this code and of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with, the board of health shall continue such order in effect, or modify or revoke it.
(D) When a license has been suspended or revoked, the operator shall immediately cease operation of the rooming house or bed and breakfast, and no person may occupy any room or guest unit therein. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 3244 § 5, 1990)