As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Includes self-service-type laundromats, or a place, building,
room or establishment which is used for the business of washing, laundering,
towel or linen supply laundry.
No person, firm or corporation shall operate or conduct a laundry
in the City without having obtained a license therefor; provided that
establishments licensed as dry-cleaning establishments need not obtain
a laundry license in addition to the dry-cleaning license, nor shall
places licensed as a laundry be required to obtain a dry-cleaning
license it there are located at a laundromat automatic dry-cleaning
machines. Applications for such licenses shall be made in writing
to the City Clerk and shall state thereon the location intended to
be occupied.
The annual fee for laundry licenses shall be $50. The licensee shall pay an additional fee based upon the square footage of the business premises as prescribed by § 11.16.
Premises used for laundries must be kept in a clean and sanitary
condition. No refuse of any kind shall be permitted to accumulate
on such premises; and the premises must be kept free from rats, mice,
and vermin. It shall be unlawful to employ any person afflicted with
a venereal or any contagious disease in a laundry.
