Article 1901
POLICY, SCOPE AND CONFLICT
Sections:
1901.03 Scope and application.
1901.01 Short title.
This code shall be known and cited as the rooming house and bed and breakfast code, hereinafter the “code.” (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 101, 1960)
1901.02 Statement of policy.
The general purpose of this code is to promote the health, safety and general welfare by requiring that rooming houses and bed and breakfasts that offer shelter to visitors, transient guests and other residents provide a minimum level of sanitation, security and safety. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 102, 1960)
1901.03 Scope and application.
The provisions of this code shall apply to all rooming houses, rooming units and bed and breakfasts located within the city, whether now used or vacant. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 103, 1960)
1901.04 Mixed use.
(A) Whenever any dwelling contains both dwelling units and rooming units, the rooming units shall comply with the applicable requirements of this code for rooming units. Whenever one or more rooming units in a dwelling containing both dwelling units and rooming units are let to three or more persons who are not husband and wife, son or daughter, parent or grandparent, or sister or brother of the operator, the part of the dwelling so used shall also comply with the applicable requirements of this code for rooming houses.
(B) Whenever any building or structure is occupied in part as a rooming unit and in part for industrial or commercial purposes, that part of the building or structure occupied as a rooming unit shall comply with the applicable requirements of this code. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 105, 1960)
1901.05 Conflict.
In any case where a provision of this code is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety or health ordinance or code of the city, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. (Ord. 3697 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2491 § 1201, 1960)