§ 30-1-6. Inspection of premises; issuance of license.

(a)

Every premises or location that is ostensibly being operated as a business, which is subject to regulation under this Code, shall be open for inspection by duly authorized representatives of any authorized City department concerned with the licensing or regulating of the premises or location during regular operating hours for the purpose of enforcing any laws or regulations of this state or any provisions of this Code or regulations of the City relating to the public health, safety or welfare.

(b)

A new license issued under this article shall not be issued for the premises or location or operation of any business regulated by this Code until inspections have been made as required by the applicable laws and regulations of the city and state and approvals obtained from the various City departments regulating the maintenance, use, operation, location and the health and sanitary conditions of the premises.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person ostensibly exercising control over the premises or location where a business subject to licensing under this Code is being operated to refuse entry or access by a duly authorized City representative that requests to conduct a lawful inspection in the portions of the premises or location that are open to the public during regular operating hours.

(Ord. No. 03-10, § 1, 2-23-10)