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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2001-145 ORDINANCE NO. 2001- J..15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2001-128, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2000-103 ENTITLED "CERTIFICATES OF USE", AMENDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPLICATION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR AN ORIGINATION FEE OF 580.00; PROVIDING FOR A 535.00 ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE; PROVIDING FOR SPECIFIC GROUNDS FOR DENIAL; PROVIDING FOR DUTIES OF THE BUILDING DIRECTOR, ZONING AND PLANNING DIRECTOR, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF BUSINESS LOCATION; PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO WHICH A CERTIFICATE OF USE IS REVOKED; PROVIDING FOR RIGHT OF INSPECTION; PROVIDNG PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2000-103 adopted on August 14, 2000, which created a regulatory ordinance providing for the annual renewal of Certificates of Use for all business types as amended on July 12, 2001 by Ordinance No. 2001-128, to provide for an amendment of definitions, a revision of fees, and the placement of the responsibility of issuance with the Director of Code Enforcement and Licensing; and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the issuance procedure and approval process of certificates of use and concluded that the certificates may be handled more effectively in a different manner to further enhance and aid in regulating against violations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; by improving the coordination of the Code Enforcement and Licensing Department and the Planning, Building, and Zoning Department NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Ordinance number 2001-128 is hereby repealed, and Ordinance number 2000-103 Entitled "Certificates of Use" is hereby amended as follows: Section 1-1. Section 1-2 of Entitled "Definitions" is hereby amended as follows: The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: .siness means and includes all vocations, occupations, professions, enterprises establishments, and all activities and matters, together with all devices, machines, vehicles and appurtenances used therein, any of which are conducted for private profit or benefit, either directly or indirectly, on or from any premises in the City; "Business" does not include the customary Certificate of Use Final - 1 - 12/11/01 11:45 am CS activities of religious, charitable, non-profit service clubs and organizations, or educational nonprofit institutions as those terms are defined in Chapter 205, F.S. as may be amended. Certificate of Occupancy is a document issued by the City Building Official certifYing that he/she reasonably believes a building, or part thereof: and its occupancy to be in compliance with the minimum standards of safety, as set forth in the South Florida Building Code, prior to the buildings occupancy and after its inspection and that said building is in conformity with all other applicable laws and regulations. Certifis- 9/ Use is a Eioe\flBeBt isS\:loo by the Dir-eetor of Code EBfer-eemeBt &BEl LieeBSHlg verifying the zoBing use elassifieatioB of &BY busiBess '.vithin MY appr-&'/ed 9L~ or builEtiBg or unit thereir., prior to its oeeupaaey &BEl after iBspeetiOB of the premises &Be proof of oompliaBee with all the reEluifemeBts of the City CoEle of OrEliBaooes &Be all ether applieeble laws &BEl regulatioBS. Certificate of Use is a document .J1IietJ fay tltn1tl~1t lite llfIiWi~ .96JNiII'BIfMI iIIfti .d__~' issued by the Director of the Code Enforcement and Licensing Department after verifying with the Zoning and Planning Director that the zoning use classification of any business. within any approved structure or building or unit therein. is allowed. prior to its occupancy and after inspection of the premises and proof of compliance with all the requirements of the City Code of Ordinances and all other applicable laws and regulations: provided. however. that no Certificate of Use shall be issued until it has been reviewed and approved by both the Zoning and Planning Director and the Director of Code Enforcement and Licensing. Deportment. The word "Department" shall mean the BuilEliBg, PlamHng, aB8 Zoniftg Code Enforcement and Licensing Department. Director. The word "Director" shall mean the Director of Zoning or his ElesigBee the Code Enforcement and Licensing Department. Person means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, syndicate, or other group or combination acting as a unit, association, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, trustee, executor, administrator receiver or other fiduciary. PlIIce 0/ business. Any structure used for the purpose of exercising the privilege of engaging in business within the City limits. Shall. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. Structure means anything constructed or erected the use of which requires rigid location on the ground, or attachment to something having a permanent location on the ground, including but not limited to buildings, individual units within a building, and trailers/construction trailers. Section 1-2. Section 1-9 Entitled "Fees" is hereby amended as follows: Fees to be charged for the purpose of administering this ordinance are hereby imposed as follows: Certificate of Use Final -2- 12/11/01 11:4S am CS (A) The BmldiBg, Pleooiftg, ftfttt ZeBiftg Code Enforcement and Licensing Dq>artment shall collect an origination fee of $80.00. No origination fee shall be charged for a Certificate of Use to any business within the City limits that have a current and appropriate Certificate of Use from Miami-Dade County or the City, but the annual renewal fee shall be charged accordingly. (B) The Building, PlamtiBg, aBd Zoning Code Enforcement and Licensing Dq>artment shall collect and annual renewal fee of $25.00 $35.00 for the renewal of existing certificates of use as issued herein. (C) An application fee of $10.00 shall be assessed for the processing of a new application for Certificate of Use. (0) Inspections of the applicant's business premise shall be scheduled at the convenience of both the enforcement officerfmspector and the business owner. If the business owner fails to be present at the time of the scheduled inspection or if the enforcement officerfmspector is denied and/or unable to gain access to the business premise to conduct the requisite ins.pection. the business owner may be subject to being charged a re-inspection fee of $25.00 per re-inspection at the discretion if the Director. Additionally. after three (3) such attempts and/or denials of access to the premises the Director may pursue the revocation of any existing certificate( s) of use issued to the subject premises. Section 1-3. Section 1-7 Entitled "Application Procedures" is hereby amended as follows: (A) Procedures for issuance. No Certificate of Use shall be issued or granted to any person or location to engage in any business type use named, identified or encompassed by this article unless an application is filed with the Director or his designee on forms provided for that pw:pose. disclosing the following: (I) .11t .plisaH81t Hi filMl with tlte CUy JhliWillg ~1ft. 811 ffHIIft(fJ J1NA'HlBt/ ftN that J1fI1fi6a8. liIHJe1esillg lite f8U8UWtg: a. The applicant's name and address. b. The name of the business for which a certificate is sought. c. The name and address of the owner and operator of the business and if a corporation, the names and addresses of each of its corporate officers and its resident or registered agent. d. The type or classification of the business and the relationship of the applicant to the business. e. The location in the city where the business will be operated. f The date of birth, social security number and driver's license number of the owner/operator and any applicable federal employer Certificate of Use Final -3- 12/11/01 11:45 am CS identification numbers. g. If the applicant is a corporation or partnership, the full name of the corporation or partnership and the state of incorporation. Applicant must submit a copy of the articles of incorporation. h. If the business is a corporation and is to be conducted under another name, the business name and county of registration under F. S. ~865.09. Applicant must submit a copy of the fictitious name registration. ill There has been a site ins,pection of the applicant's business premises. ill The Zoning and Planning Director has approved and assigned the zoning use classification. ill The Code Enforcement and Licensing Oq>artment Director has verified compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and has collected all applicable fees due to the City. (B) Legality of Use. In the event there is a question as to the legality of a use, the Zoning and Planning Director may require affidavits and such other information slhe may deem appropriate or necessary to establish the legality of the use, before a certificate of use will be issued. (C) Emergency Locator. The application shall contain a section designated "emergency locator." The applicant shall fill out as part of the Certificate of Use application the names, business and residence addresses and residence and business phone numbers of the owner, and the manager or other persons to be notified in 'case of fire or other emergencies. Any changes in such information during the period for which the Certificate of Use is issued shall be made to the Director or his designee, in writing. (0) Certificate number. All applications and certificates shall be assigned a number, which may be an individual's social security number and a corporation's federal tax number, or such other uniform method of numbering selected by the City Manager or his designee, with the director of management information systems. (E) Statement of accuracy. The application form shall contain the following language: "The undersigned has carefuUy reviewed this application and aU information contained herein has been freely and voluntarily provided. AU facts, figures, statements contained in this application are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. The applicant also acknowledges and understands that the issuance of a City Certificate of Use is contingent upon a zoning compliance inspection and in conjunction with the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, and City Occupational License. Failure to comply with the City's Ordinances may result in revocation of said Certificate of Use. " Certificate of Use Final -4- 12/11/01 11:45 am CS (F) Name, signature. The applicant shall print and sign his name to the application immediately after the statement required in subsection (E) above. In the case of a corporation, an officer shall be required to sign the application in his individual capacity and not solely as a corporate agent. (0) Obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy prior to issuance of Certificate of Use. All businesses required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the City Building De.partment pursuant to ~307 of the South Florida Building Code, must do so prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Use. Any Certificate of Occupancy issued by Miami Dade County shall be honored by the City, provided that the occupancy for which the certificate was issued remains the same. (H) State License, Certification. Re2istration Reauired. All businesses and profes- sions regulated by the state must submit a copy of their current state license, certification. and/or registration prior to the issuance of their Certificate of Use thereafter each year at time of renewal. Only the state license itself, or in the case of the state hotel and restaurant commission, the receipt issued by the state, shall constitute proof of current state license, or the same as may be submitted along with the occupational license application requirements. ill Grease Trap Recistration required. All restaurants are required to obtain a Grease Trap Permit from the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management and shall provide a copy of said permit to the Code Enforcement and Licensing Department prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Use. ill Fire Inspection required. All businesses that require an annual inspection from the Miami-Dade County Fire Department shall submit a copy of the County fire ins.pection report or any such form indicating that said business was inspected and passed the requisite ins.pection: prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Use. Section 1-4. Section 1-8 Entitled "Grounds for denial" is hereby amended as follows: The Zoning Director of the Building, PlamHng, aDd ZoniBg Depar..meDt Zoning and Planning Director shall have the authority to deny an application for a Certificate of Use on the following grounds: (I) That the applicant has failed to disclose or has misrepresented a material fact or any information required by this article in the application. (2) That the applicant desiring to engage in the business, as described in the application, has selected a proposed site or type of business activity, which does not comply with the City's zoning ordinance or other laws of the City. (3) That the applicant has failed to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy as required by Section 307 of the South Florida Building Code. Certificate of Use Final - 5- 12/11/01 11:45 am CS (4) The Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed business location has been denied, suspended or revoked for any reason. (5) The issuance of a Certificate of Use is based on the applicant's compliance with specific provisions of federal, state, city or county law, with respect to the specific zoning use, and the applicant has violated such specific provisions. (6) The applicant has violated any provision of this article and has failed or refused to cease or correct the violation within 30 days after notification thereof (7) The premises have been condemned by the local health authority for failure to meet sanitation standards or the premises have been condemned by the local authority because the premises are un- safe or unfit for human occupancy. (8) The applicant is delinquent in the payment of any certification fee imposed under this Article; Code Enforcement Lien; Special Assessment Lien and/or any other debt or obligation due to the City under State or Local Law. (9) The applicant has been denied a City Occupational License, or the applicant's Occupational License has been revoked within the last twelve (12) months. Q..Q} The applicant fails to permit inspection by the City as required and prescribed herein. Any person, whose application has been denied as provided herein in this Ordinance, shall have the right to apply for a variance and/or public hearing. Such application shall be governed in accordance with any City or local ordinance or law. Section 1-5. Section 1-11 entitled "Duties of Director" is hereby amended as follows: "Duties of Directors. (A) The Code Enforcement and Licensin8 De.partment Director or his designee, among other duties, shall collect all fees and shall issue certificates in the name of the City to all Persons or Businesses qualified under the provisions of this article and shall: ill Verify that the applicant is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of the City as prescribed herein. (A){2) Investigate and determine the eligibility of any applicant for a certificate and/or the current status of any certificate as prescribed in this article. Certificate of Use Final -6- 12/11/01 11:45 am CS ill Accept applications for certificates of use and review for completeness. ill Inspect the applicants' premises for compliance with the applicable building codes identiJYing any necessary building permits and/or any buiJdinB code violations. ill Coordinate with Miami-Dade County Fire De.partment and the De.partment of Environmental Resources Management to obtain copies of respective approvals as necessary . Qll The Zoning and Planning Director or his designee shall among other duties: ill Approve and assign the zoning use classification for each business premise. ~ Examine the books and records of any applicant or certificate holder when reasonably necessary for the administration and enforcement of this article. (G)ill Notify any applicant of the acceptance or rejection of his application and shall, upon his refusal of any certification, at the applicant's request, state in writing the reasons therefore and deliver them to the applicant. ffil. Nts lltHhIifrIg ];MsM8' 87 ltHi _sipes Mall 6I1ff8lfg 8t*, .dillS: f:H ABHJ1t .,Hi8llii81M1 Is, 8R'Ii.fiMttm E( tHiB "'l's\';Bt.' itR' MJ.,JetS1IBtJlj. fit !1ftiJ18Bt the .,IiBMta' J1H1ffiliH fe, 86.iJInBB with tlte ..,IiMllHe lmiWiltg B8IIes i-__6w.r ..j. ~. Inliltlt1lg JlBIWfita BItilIgy ~ )IIiWifrK BtItle l'i8lttlians. 9:t C86NliRBtB with AIHBfH Dstle CBlJ1II}' ~J;:i,s ~'1..JB1ft JiIIJIi lite ~tMtJlft E( EIM'iNHfilffBffMI RH8tlTBH AltlItRgMlslft t8 8)1BiIt MlJ'i- sf Nt1J1...... .~wIa - ~'. Section 1-6. Section 1-14 Entitled "Approval of business location required" is hereby amended as follows: No Certificate of Use shall be issued for any business until the leeaUon ef 1:he Basmess zoning use classification of the business premise is first approved by the Zoning and Planning Director ef.the BuiI&iftg, PlaDBiBg aB6 ZoRiBg DepartmeBt: and the Code Enforcement and Licensing Director verifies that the apjllicant is in as to its compliance with WBing all applicable laws. and other regulatory ordinances of the City. Section 1- 7. Section 1-18 Entitled "Revocation of Certificate of Use" is hereby amended as follows: The ZeBiBg Dir-eeter Code Enforcement and Licensing Department Director. in consultation with the Zoning and Planning Director. is granted the authority and charged with the duty to revoke, refuse to renew or suspend any Certificate of Use as follows: Certificate of Use Final -7- 12/11/01 11:45 am CS (A) A Certificate of Use issued under this Ordinance may be revoked, suspended, or renewal of said certificate refused on the following grounds. (1) The certificate holder has failed to disclose or has misrepresented a material fact or information required by this article in the application. If an intentional misrepresentation of a material fact is discovered, Section 1-15 above applies. (2) The certificate holder does not engage in the business as described in the application or has changed the use without authorization. (3) The certificate holder allows the premises to be utilized for solicitation for prostitution, pandering, lewd and lascivious behavior, sale, distribution or display of obscene materials or conduct~ sale or possession of any controlled substances or narcotics. (4) The Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed business location has been denied, suspended or revoked for any reason. (5) The issuance of a Certificate of Use is based on the applicant's compliance with specific provisions of federal, state, city or county law and the applicant has violated such specific provisions including but not limited to violations of Federal, State, or County criminal statutes, and/or violations of County and/or City Zoning, Occupational Licensing, and related Ordinances, (6) The applicant has violated any provision of this article and has failed or refused to cease or correct the violation after notification thereof (7) The premises have been condemned by the local health authority for failure to meet sanitation standards or the premises have been condemned by the local authority because the premises are unsafe or unfit for human occupancy. (8) The applicant is delinquent in the payment of any certification fee imposed under this Artic1e~ Code Enforcement Lien; Special Assessment Lien and/or any other debt or obligation due to the City under State or Local Law. (B) Procedure: (1) The Code Enforcement and Licensing Dq>artment Director may revoke, refuse to renew or suspend any Certificate of Use on any grounds set forth in Section 1-7 A herein, above. The Director shall Certificate of Use Final -8- 12/11/01 11:45 am CS issue a written Notice of Intent to Revoke and/or Suspend that shall set forth the grounds upon which the notice is issued, the corrections necessary for compliance, and the certificate holders right to request an administrative hearing in front of the City Special Master, and that said appeal must be taken within thirty (30) calendar days of the service of said notice. (2) The thirty (30) calendar days shall be considered a warning period during which the noticed certificate holder may come into compliance as required herein. If compliance is achieved within said warning period the Director shall void the revocation and the certificate holder shall dismiss any pending appeal. (3) The notice shall be sent certified mail return receipt requested to the address provided in the application or the last known address of the applicant. Alternate service may be made by delivery of the notice of hearing to the place of business and/or posting such notice thereon. If there is no appeal taken by the certificate holder as provided herein; the Certificate of Use shall be automatically revoked. Upon revocation of the Certificate of Use, the certificate holder shall immediately cease doing business in any location listed therein. (4) The request for hearing before the Special Master to appeal the revocation notice shall stay any enforcement action and the certificate of use shall remain in effect unless, within the sole discretion of the Director, it is determined that the grounds for denial represent an immediate threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of the public. (C) Scheduling and Conduct of Hearing. (1) At any time prior to the expiration of thirty (30) days following the service of the notice of intent to revoke and/or suspend the Certificate of Use: the certificate holder may request in writing that the Code Enforcement and Licensing Director schedule a hearing on the basis that he/she wishes to appeal the pending revocation notice. The Office of the City Clerk in consultation with the City Special Master, shall set the matter down for hearing on the next regularly scheduled hearing date or as soon thereafter as practical, provided that the hearing date is not more than forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of the City's receipt of the timely request for appeal. The certificate holder shall receive a minimum of fifteen (15) days written notice of the hearing which shall set forth the time and place for the administrative hearing. Certificate of Use Final -9- 12/11/01 11:45 am CS (2) The hearing shall be conducted by the Special Master. The City Attorney shall represent the Special Master. Separate attorney appointed for such purpose may represent the Director at the hearing. (3) The proceedings at the hearing shall be recorded by the City Clerk anti may be tf8flseribed at the &lfPeRse of the party FetluestiBg the tnmseript. (4) The hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner and the formal rules relating to evidence and witnesses shall not apply, but fundamental due process shall be observed and shall govern the proceedings. Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if the Special Master finds it competent and reliable, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule to the contrary. (5) Each party shall have the right to call and examine witnesses; to introduce exhibits; to cross-examine witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues even though that matter was not covered in the direct examination; to impeach any witnesses regardless of which party first called that witness to testifY; and to offer rebuttal to the evidence. (6) Requests for continuances will not be considered if not received by the Special Master at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the date set for the hearing. (7) The proceedings at the hearing shall be conducted as follows: a. The Director shall present testimony in evidence. b. The certificate holder shall then present testimony in evidence. c. Each side shall have the right of cross-examination at the conclusion of the others presentation. d. The Special Master shall have the right of inquiry. e. Each party shall have the right to present rebuttal evidence. f Upon completion of the presentations, the hearing shall be closed, and the Special Master shall analyze the testimony and evidence of record and shall render a decision either affirming or denying the determination of the Director. Certificate or Use Final -10 - 12/11/01 11:45 am CS (8) The decision of the Special Master shall be reduced to writing and copies thereof shall be furnished to the Director and certificate holder within five (5) business days of the hearing. a. This decision may be appealed by Writ of Certiorari within thirty (30) days of such written order to the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida, or by such other remedy as may be provided by Florida law, b. Upon the time period for such appeal having expired, and no such appeal having been filed, or upon the expiration of such appeal procedures resulting in the affirmation of the decision of the Special Master, the certificate shall stand automatically and immediately revoked and no new certificate shall be issued. Upon revocation, the certificate holder shall immediately cease doing business in any location listed therein. (9) No application for a Certificate of Use shall be considered by the City until one (I) year after the date of any revocation or non- renewal. Section 1-8. Section 1-19 Entitled "Right of Inspection" is hereby amended as follows: (A) Any person applying for or obtaining a Certificate of Use shall be subject to an annual inspection of the place of business. Saia iBspeetioo shell Be reaseB891e aBd seBe8uleEi at t:he eoo:vemenee of tile appHeaBt or eertifieatc Bolder. (B) For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this code officials, inspectors, and enforcement officers shall have the right of inspection provided that said inspection shall be reasonable and scheduled at the convenience of the applicant or certificate holder and the enforcement officer or inspector. The office of the City Attorney is hereby authorized to seek inspection warrants as necessary. Section 1-9. Section 1-20 entitled "Penalties for Violation" is hereby amended as follows: Any person who violates any section of this code shall be subject to the issuance of a civil penalty in the amount of $250.00 to be issued in accordance with Ordinance No.'s 98 21, 98 57, & 99 71 2001-141. Section 1-10. Severability. Provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, shall decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining section, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance, but they shall Certificate ofDse Final - 11- 12/11/01 11:45 am CS remain in effect it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part. Section 1-11. Inclusion in Code. It is the intention of this Commission and is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and made part of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Code; that the Sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or re-Iettered to accomplish such intentions, and that the word "Ordinance" shall be changed to Section or other appropriate word. Section 1-12. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. Section 1-13. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after adoption on second reading. PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this 13th day of November, 2001. / '. ' PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this AtTEST: . . ~~'4~:~~" RiClJard Browri-Mo~,'City Clerk 1 . , , :1:", . .. ',.-<' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: ~~ ~ Nt. Dannheisser, City Attorney VOTE: 5... D Moved by: ~~.... '" ~<: , . ^ ;;;1> ~OOh"'l\c,J Seconded by: Ol'Y\h\\ ~\ON AU.~t::=)1\.A-N Mayor David Samson Vice Mayor Daniel Iglesias Commissioner Norman S. Edlecup Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner Lila Kauffman (yes) V (yes) ~ (yes) ~ (yes) ~ (yes) ~ (no) _ (no)_ (no)_ (no) _ (no) _ Certificate of Use Final - 12- 12/11/01 11:45 am CS