[Code 1961, § 3.07.02]
Every person required to be licensed under this article shall
make application to the Building Inspector. Such application shall
state the name and the business and residence address of the applicant,
the location by street and number of the business to be carried on,
and such other information as the Building Inspector may deem necessary
for the enforcement of regulations in connection with the operation
of such business.
[Code 1961, §§ 3.07.03, 3.07.04; Ord. No. 81-7, § 1, 6-15-1981]
(a) The fee for the license required by this article shall be charged
at a rate established by the Town Council and published in the official
price guide.
(b) The Building Inspector may, for cause, suspend or revoke the license
of any person, after due notice to the licensee.
(c) A hearing shall be held before the building Board of Appeals, if
a hearing is requested by the licensee within 48 hours after service
of said notice.
(d) The notice referred to in subsection
(c) shall be in writing and signed by the Building Inspector or the Building Inspector's deputy; shall state the nature of the complaint; and shall be served on the licensee personally or by certified or registered mail.
[Code 1961, § 3.07.05]
Businesses licensed under the provisions of this article shall
be subject to the following specific rules and regulations:
(1) All applicable provisions of the building, electrical, plumbing,
heating and ventilating codes and fire department regulations shall
be complied with.
(2) All unused electrical outlets in public areas shall be disconnected
or covered with plates.
(3) The area used by the public shall be adequately lighted during business
hours.
(4) The area used by the public shall not be obstructed to view from
the outside.
(5) The water heating system shall be completely enclosed and locked
to the general public.
(6) Soft drink vending machines shall be of the type which dispense the
drink from the machine directly into paper containers.
(7) Public telephones shall be wall hung and shall not be enclosed.
(8) Coin-operated music and amusement machines shall not be located within
the licensed premises.
(9) Washers shall be installed so that their backs are inaccessible to
the general public.
(10) Dryers shall be installed so that their tops and backs are in accessible
to the general public.
(11) Dryers shall be equipped so that they can be opened from the inside
with simple hand pressure.
(12) Dryers shall be equipped with a device which will cause them to cease
operating upon opening of their doors.
(13) Washers installed after the ordinance from which this section is
derived took effect shall be equipped with safety locks on their doors
so that the doors cannot be opened during the spin cycle; or if doors
can be opened, machine motion will automatically stop.
(14) Washers shall not exceed 25 pounds capacity. Washers having over
20 pounds capacity shall be anchored to the floor so as to prevent
them from moving.
(15) Dryers shall not exceed 60 pounds capacity.
(16) Children under 12 years of age shall not be permitted on the premises
unless accompanied by an adult and a sign to that effect shall be
displayed in a prominent place on the licensed premises.
(17) Public toilets are prohibited.
(18) Loitering shall be prohibited and a sign shall be posted in each
establishment in a conspicuous place to that effect.
(19) Separate extractor machines are prohibited.
[Code 1961, § 3.07.06]
The Building Inspector may adopt such rules and regulations
consistent with the provisions of this article as may be necessary
to secure the intent and purposes hereof and a proper enforcement
of its provisions. Copies of such rules and regulations shall be obtainable
from the Building Inspector's office upon request.