§ 16-950 — Suspension of permit; prohibition of new residents

Sec. 16-950. - Suspension of permit; prohibition of new residents.

(a) The director may suspend a boarding home facility permit 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 article, any other ordinance, or any state or federal law applicable to the operation of a boarding home facility; or (2) Intentionally or knowingly impeded or refused to allow an inspection by the director authorized under this chapter. (b) A boarding home facility for which the permit has been suspended may not admit any new residents during the time the permit is suspended. (c) In lieu of suspending a permit for a boarding home facility, the director, at his sole discretion, may enter into a compliance agreement with a permit holder if the director determines that the compliance agreement would eliminate the noncompliance that would otherwise justify a suspension, result in prompt future inspections, and elevate one (1) or more conditions at the boarding home facility to a standard above the requirements of this chapter. (d) 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. (e) A permit holder whose permit is suspended may not be granted a permit to operate additional boarding home facilities during the period of suspension. (f) 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.

(Ord. No. 2012-12-13-0971, § 1, 12-13-12)