The following words as used herein, unless otherwise
expressly stated or unless the context or subject matter is otherwise,
shall have the following meanings:
BOARDINGHOUSE
A structure, building, dwelling or house where the business
of keeping boarders is generally carried on and where furnished rooms
are offered and meals are regularly served as a part of such accommodations.
LODGING HOUSE
A structure, building or house where the business of accommodating
lodgers is carried on in substantially the same manner as a rooming
house, except that the units rented as a part of such accommodation
are furnished apartments rather than furnished rooms.
MOTEL, HOTEL or INN
A structure, building or group of buildings, dwelling or
house where the business of renting, leasing, maintaining, keeping,
operating, conducting or providing of overnight or temporary sleeping
or housing accommodations, for a consideration, to tourists, transients
or travelers or any building or structure or group of buildings or
structures devoted exclusively or primarily to said business, commonly
known as "tourist lodges," "motels," "motor lodges," "motor courts"
or "hotels," whether meals are served therein or not.
ROOMING HOUSE
A structure, building, dwelling or house where the business
of accommodating roomers is carried on in substantially the same manner
as a boardinghouse, except that no meals are served as a part of such
accommodations.
It shall be the duty of the members of the police
force of the Village to inspect the premises from time to time, at
any hour of the day or night, to determine that the provisions of
this chapter are being complied with. Other officials of the Village
of Ridgefield Park may inspect the premises from time to time in order
to carry out their duties.
The Village governing body, for good cause,
may revoke, suspend or take such other lawful action within its power
against a licensee at any time during the period for which the license
was issued upon receiving a written report from any official of the
Village of Ridgefield Park of a violation under this chapter or on
the objection of any public official having a duty to enforce any
law or regulation pertaining to the conduct of the licensee or on
the written objection of any taxpayer or inhabitant of the Village
of Ridgefield Park. Such action shall be taken after a hearing provided
to the licensee or applicant following complaint in writing and at
least seven business days' notice to the licensee setting forth the
ground of the complaint; the determination by the governing body to
refuse, suspend or revoke a license shall be in writing and made within
five days after the hearing unless the applicant or licensee consents
to or requests an adjournment. In any event, all determinations shall
be made within 30 days from the date of the hearing.