§ 34-600. Purpose and intent of article.

(a)

The scope, purpose and intent of this article is to provide a uniform set of rules and regulations governing and controlling lodging facilities, to provide a guide for the licensing of existing and new lodging facilities, as defined in this article, and to regulate the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, operation and repair of lodging facilities within the city.

(b)

This article includes rules and regulations for lodging safety, health and sanitation.

(c)

This article includes technical requirements pertaining to such facilities, but there is also vested in the director power and authority to make such specific requirements for each permit holder as in his judgment and discretion are just and reasonable.

(d)

The provisions of this article shall be in addition to existing laws and ordinances, and any owner or operator of any and all lodging facilities shall be required to comply with all such provisions.

(Ord. No. 140032 , § 4, 1-23-14)