§ 8A-10. Suspension of permit; prohibition of new residents.

(a)

The director may suspend a permit for a boarding home facility for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days if the director finds that the permit holder or an employee of the boarding home facility has:

(1)

Failed to comply with any provision of this chapter, any other ordinance, or any state or federal law applicable to the operation of a boarding home facility;

(2)

Intentionally or knowingly impeded or refused to allow an inspection by the director authorized under this chapter; or

(3)

Failed to pay a fee required by this chapter at the time it was due.

(b)

The director shall send a written statement of the reasons for the suspension, the date the suspension is to begin, the duration of the suspension, and the permit holder's right to appeal by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c)

A permit holder whose permit is suspended may not be granted a permit to operate any additional boarding home facility during the suspension period.

(d)

A permit holder commits an offense if he operates or owns a boarding home facility that admits new residents during the time that the suspension of the permit is in effect. Within ten (10) days of receipt of notice of the suspension, the permit holder must submit to the director in writing a list of current residents of the boarding home facility.

(e)

During the period of suspension of a permit for a boarding home facility, the permit holder shall enter into a compliance agreement with the city to agree to eliminate the noncompliance, ensure prompt future inspections, and elevate one (1) or more conditions at the boarding home facility to the standards of this chapter. Failure to enter into the compliance agreement within the suspension period is cause for revocation of the permit.

(Ord. No. 2015-9654 , § 1, 1-15-15)