§ 48-5. Smoking not prohibited in certain areas.

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, the following areas shall not be subject to the smoking restrictions of this article:

(1)

Private residences, except when used as a child care, adult day care, or health care facility or other permitted business use; health care facilities that also serve as residences may designate smoking areas, which shall be deemed "private residences" for purposes of this article;

(2)

A tobacco-related business;

(3)

Private clubs, as defined in this article;

(4)

A bingo parlor in which smoking was permitted under the provisions of Ordinance No. 8740, adopted December 14, 2006 (section 48-5(8)), may continue as an exception to this article in the building in which it is operating on the date of adoption of this article under the terms of the prior section 48-5(8), in such building;

(5)

A food products establishment, including a restaurant, in which smoking was permitted under the provisions of Ordinance No. 8740, adopted December 14, 2006 (section 48-4(a)—(c)), may continue as an exception to this article in the building in which it is operating on the date of adoption of this article and may continue to operate under the terms of prior Ordinance No. 8740, adopted December 14, 2006 (section 48-4(a)—(c)), in such building so long as it complies with the requirements contained in section 48-11 of this article;

(6)

A hotel in which smoking was permitted under the provisions of Ordinance No. 8740, adopted December 14, 2006, may continue as an exception to the this article in the building in which it is operating on the date of adoptions of this article under the terms of the prior section 48-4(a)—(c), in such building so long as it complies with the requirements contained in section 48-11 of this article;

(7)

A patio, as defined in this article; or

(8)

Golf courses.

(b)

All public places which are excepted from the requirements of this article shall post and maintain a sign at each entrance to the facility at least eight (8) inches by ten (10) inches with letters at least two (2) inches high with one-half-inch strokes in a color contrasting with the background that states "This Is Not A Smoke Free Environment."

(Ord. No. 2015-9662 , § 1, 2-19-15)