This is a code defining and regulating trailer
courts, hotels and motels; establishing minimum standards governing
the construction, alteration, maintenance, operation and sanitation
of trailer courts, motels and hotels; establishing minimum standards
governing the utilities and sanitary facilities to be provided at
trailer courts, motels and hotels; fixing the responsibilities and
duties of the owners and operators of trailer courts, motels and hotels;
declaring and defining certain trailer courts as nuisances and authorizing
inspections of trailer courts, motels and hotels; declaring and fixing
penalties for violation thereof.
No person shall construct, alter, maintain or
operate a trailer court within the boundaries of this Borough of East
Rutherford until a valid license or permit therefor shall have been
issued by this Board of Health.
A.
Licenses or permits required by this code may be denied
or suspended by this Board of Health for failure to comply with this
code.
[Amended 10-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01]
A.
The following
fees and charges are herewith established:
(1)
For the issuance of a permit to construct a trailer
court: $50, plus $10 per unit site or trailer.
(2)
For the issuance of a permit to alter or add to a
trailer court: $25.
(3)
For the issuance of license to maintain and operate
a trailer court: $200.
(4)
For the renewal of a license to maintain and operate
a trailer court: $200.
(5)
For the issuance of a license to maintain and operate
a motel or hotel: $500, plus $15 per room.
(6)
For the renewal of a license to maintain and operate
a motel or hotel: $500.
B.
The fee for any motel and/or hotel operating license between the
dates of October 1 and December 31 shall be a sum equal to 1/2 of
the annual license fee hereinbefore specified as a license fee for
the balance of such year.
Licenses or permits to maintain and operate
a trailer court shall be issued for a period of one year and shall
expire annually on the 31st day of December.
All ordinances, codes or parts of same inconsistent
with any of the provisions of this article and the code established
hereunder are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
In the event that any section, sentence or clause
of this article shall be declared unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such declaration shall not in any manner prejudice the
enforcement of the remaining provisions.
For the purpose of this article, the terms listed
below shall be defined and interpreted as follows:
The Board of Health of the Borough of East Rutherford, or
the board, body or officer lawfully exercising any of the powers of
a Board of Health under the laws governing this Borough.
Includes major changes, replacements, or repairs to the trailer
court layout and service facilities.
Licensed health officer, licensed sanitary inspector, or
any other properly qualified and licensed person who is delegated
to function within specified limits as the agent of the administrative
authority.
Includes building, constructing, or installing a new trailer
court or enlarging an existing trailer court or its facilities.
A trailer coach which does not have a toilet and a bathtub
or shower.
Animal and vegetable matter originating in houses, kitchens,
restaurants and hotels, produce markets, etc.
The renting, leasing, maintaining, keeping, operating, conducting
or providing of overnight or temporary sleeping or housing accommodations,
for a consideration, to transients or travelers in any building or
structure or group of buildings or structures, devoted exclusively
or primarily to said business; commonly known as "lodges," "motels,"
"hotels," "motor lodges," "motor courts," whether meals are served
therein or not.
A trailer coach that has a toilet and bathtub or shower.
Includes corporations, companies, associations, societies,
firms, partnerships, and joint-stock companies as well as individuals.
INDIVIDUAL WATER SUPPLYWater supply used for the potable, culinary or other domestic purposes of a single family.
PUBLIC POTABLE WATER SUPPLYA Borough or privately owned water supply, approved by the New Jersey State Department of Health under the provisions of Article I, Chapter 10 of Title 58 of the Revised Statutes, which is distributed to consumers through a public water supply system.
SEMIPUBLIC WATER SUPPLYA water supply intended for potable, culinary or other domestic purpose than a public potable water supply or an individual water supply.
A municipality or privately owned system comprising structures
which, operating alone or with other structures, results in the derivation,
conveyance (or transmission) or distribution of water for potable
or domestic purposes to consumers in twenty or more dwellings or properties;
this definition does not include a public water treatment plant.
A municipality or privately owned structure or structures
by means of which water, prior to discharge into a public water supply
system, is subjected to the addition of a substance or substances
in order to enhance the safeness of the water used for drinking or
domestic purposes.
Garbage, rubbish and trade waste.
A building providing separate toilet and bathing facilities
for men and women, laundry facilities and at least one slop-water
closet.
A vehicle used, or so constructed as to permit its being
used, as a licensed conveyance upon the public streets or highways
and constructed in such a manner as will permit its occupancy as a
dwelling or sleeping place for one or more persons.
A plot of ground within a trailer court, designated for the
accommodation of one trailer coach.
Land and premises upon which two or more trailer coaches,
occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located.
A.
Location. The site of a trailer court shall be well
drained and not adjacent to a swamp or marsh.
B.
Minimum size. Each trailer coach space shall contain
a minimum area of 1,250 square feet, shall be at least 25 feet wide,
and its boundaries clearly marked.
C.
Road layout and road widths.
(1)
All roads in the trailer court shall be continuous,
at least 20 feet in bed width, and shall have an unobstructed access
to a public street or highway. Where roadside parking of motor vehicles
is proposed in place of off-road parking, the following road bed widths
are required:
Type of Parking
|
Side
|
Road Bed Width
(feet)
| |
---|---|---|---|
Parallel
|
One
|
26
| |
Parallel
|
Both
|
32
| |
Diagonal, 60
|
One
|
36
| |
Perpendicular
|
One
|
40
| |
Perpendicular
|
Both
|
60
|
(2)
Areas required for roadside swales or gutters and
public walks shall not be included in determining road widths and
minimum trailer coach space.
D.
Roads and parking areas. Construction roads and parking
areas shall be constructed of concrete or macadam, or of gravel, crushed
stone, sand, clay, slag or other suitable materials, with a light
bituminous surface treatment, oil coating or other dust-preventive
material. Roads shall be properly drained.
E.
Sidewalk layout and construction.
(1)
A system of public walks at least three feet in width
shall be provided for all trailer coach spaces to all service and
playground facilities.
(2)
Walks shall be constructed of concrete, macadam, gravel,
fine stone, cinders or other materials providing a safe, stable footing.
Stepping stones may be used from main walks to trailers.
F.
Parking.
(1)
Trailer coaches shall be parked on each space as defined in Subsection B so that there will be at least 15 feet side-to-side spacing between coaches, 10 feet end-to-end spacing between coaches and any adjoining property line, 25 feet from the side line of any public street or highway, and 15 feet from any building or structure. Additionally, trailer coaches shall be parked in accordance with the regulations of the planning and zoning ordinances of this municipality.[1]
(2)
Parking shall not be permitted between trailer coaches.
Sufficient parking area for at least one motor vehicle per trailer
coach shall be provided.
G.
Permanency of coaches and additions.
(1)
Permanent additions shall not be built onto or made
part of any trailer coach. Skirting is permitted, but not to attach
the coach permanently to the ground, provide a harborage for rodents
or create a fire hazard.
(2)
Wheels of the trailer coach shall not be removed,
except for repairs. Jacks or stabilizers may be used for stabilization
purposes.
H.
Playgrounds. A minimum of 100 square feet per coach
space shall be provided in one or more places for playground areas,
be restricted to such use, and protected from main highways, parking
areas and access roads.
I.
Clothes drying area. Space shall be provided for one
or more outside drying areas where adequate inside drying facilities
are not provided. A minimum of 50 square feet per coach space is required
for the outside clothes drying areas.
J.
Number of trailer coaches. The number of trailer coaches
permitted in a trailer court shall not exceed the number of trailer
coach spaces.
K.
Lighting. Public areas of the trailer court shall
be completely lighted at night with a minimum illumination of at least
0.3 footcandle.
A.
Number and construction. One or more service buildings
having at least one laundry tray and slop-water closet shall be provided
for each trailer court. All such buildings shall be of permanent construction.
B.
Minimum facilities. Additional facilities for dependent
trailers shall be provided in accordance with the following:
(1)
For 20 or less dependent trailers:
Facilities
|
Male
|
Female
| |
---|---|---|---|
Toilets
|
1
|
2
| |
Urinals
|
1
|
--
| |
Lavatories
|
2
|
2
| |
Showers
|
1
|
1
|
C.
Location. Dependent trailer coaches shall not be located
more than 200 feet from any service building.
D.
Interior walls and floors. The interior finish of
the service building shall be moisture-resistant. The floors shall
be constructed of material impervious to water and easily cleanable.
Material impervious to water shall be extended upward from the floor
along all walls and dividing partitions to a height of at least six
inches. The floor shall be sloped to floor drains connected to the
sewerage system.
E.
Separation and marking of toilet rooms. Men's and
women's toilet rooms shall be distinctly marked, separated by a soundproof
wall, and screened by means of a vestibule or wall to prevent a direct
view into such rooms when the exterior doors are open. Toilet and
laundry rooms shall not be connected by a common door.
F.
Water closets. Water closets shall be located in separate
compartments equipped with self-closing doors.
G.
Shower facilities. Shower facilities shall be required
for both men and women. Individual shower stalls, at least three feet
by three feet in size, shall be installed for women and shall be provided
with a dressing compartment of at least the same dimensions, which
is screened from view and equipped with a stool or bench. Gang-type
shower compartments with an adjacent dressing room may be constructed
for men in place of individual shower stalls.
H.
Laundry rooms. Laundry rooms and toilet rooms shall
not be connected by a common doorway.
I.
Slop-water closets. A water closet with seat removed
shall be installed in each service building. Rooms having slop-water
closets shall be separated from the laundry and toilet rooms, and
shall have a single direct opening to the outside. Hot and cold water
faucets, located over the bowl, shall be provided in addition to the
flush mechanism used for cleaning of the bowl.
J.
Window area. Window area in service buildings shall
be equal to at least 12% of the floor area. Windows shall be located
as high as practicable and along more than one wall wherever possible.
K.
Lighting. Toilet and laundry rooms shall be well lighted
at all times in accordance with the following requirements:
Purpose/Location
|
Lighting
(footcandles)
| |
---|---|---|
General seeing tasks
|
5
| |
Laundry room work area
|
40
| |
Toilet room, in front of mirrors
|
40
|
L.
Heating facilities. Service buildings shall be maintained
at a temperature of at least 70º F. during use.
M.
Hot water facilities. A continuous supply of hot water
shall be available in each service building.
N.
Eating places. Trailer court buildings, including
restaurants and dining rooms used for the preparation and serving
of food and drink, shall be constructed and operated in accordance
with the laws and regulations of this state and municipality applicable
to public places where food and drink are offered for sale to the
public.
O.
Auxiliary buildings. Office building, filling stations
and any other auxiliary building not specifically covered in this
article shall be constructed in accordance with the laws and regulations
of this municipality governing such installations. Toilet facilities
provided in these buildings shall not be included in the computation
of the total toilet fixtures required under this section.
The plumbing of all buildings shall be installed
in accordance with the provisions of the Plumbing Code of this municipality.
A.
General. Each trailer court shall be supplied with water from an approved public potable water supply, if available. If an approved public potable water supply is not available, a water supply, approved by the local Board of Health, shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of the Standards for Construction of Water Supply Systems for Realty Improvements promulgated by the State Commissioner of Health in accordance with Chapter 199, P.L. 1954, and if not, a public water supply system as defined herein shall be considered a semipublic water supply, which shall meet the standards of quality fixed by the State Commissioner of Health.
B.
Water supply system. Water systems shall be designed to meet the fire protection requirements of § 396-118 and shall include services to all buildings and all trailer spaces. The minimum capacity of the system shall be such as may be required by the authority responsible for fire protection and shall not be less than 125 gallons per trailer space per day. Piping shall be so arranged as to provide six g.p.m. at each trailer space outlet, with a residual pressure of approximately 20 p.s.i. with 20% of the outlets flowing at the prescribed rate of six g.p.m. The water system of each trailer court shall be piped to all buildings and all trailer spaces.
C.
Cross-connection to water supplies. No physical connection
may be made between an approved public potable water supply and an
unapproved water supply. A semipublic water supply is considered as
an unapproved water supply for the purpose of this section of the
code even though it may meet the potable water standards adopted by
the State Department of Health.
D.
Water service connections. Individual water service
connections provided for direct use by trailer coaches shall be so
constructed that they will not be damaged by the parking of such coaches.
The connection shall consist of a riser terminating at least four
inches above the ground level, with two-inch valved outlets threaded
so that a flexible metallic tubing with a screw connection may be
attached between the riser and coach. The ground surface around the
riser pipe shall be graded to divert surface drainage away from the
connection.
E.
Drinking fountains. Drinking fountains shall be installed
in or near service buildings and in the playground area. The fountains
shall be constructed of impervious material with the nozzle protected
with a rustproof guard and shall conform to the American Standard
Specifications for drinking fountains ASA Z4.2-1942.
A.
Building sewer outlet and hose connections. Each coach
space shall be provided with at least a three-inch building sewer,
trapped below the frost line and extending at least four inches above
the surface of the ground. It shall be further protected by a concrete
collar at least three inches in depth and extending 12 inches from
the connection in all directions. The sewer outlet shall consist of
a three-inch-or-larger quarter-bend or V, capped with standard ferrules
with three-inch screw plugs provided with keeper chains fastened to
the concrete collar. The hose connecting the trailer coach to the
sewer outlet shall be watertight, equipped with a threaded connection
to connect to the sewer outlet and with either a threaded, fitted
or clamped connection for the coach drain. The trailer court owner
shall maintain in good repair several spare connecting hoses to be
used when privately owned hoses do not meet the requirements of this
provision.
B.
Installation of sewer lines.
(1)
Sewer lines shall be laid in trenches separated horizontally
from any potable water line by at least five feet of undisturbed or
well-compacted earth or laid in a common trench with the potable water
line placed on a firm foundation at the side of the trench at least
12 inches above the top of the sewer line.
(2)
The minimum size of sewer lines shall be six inches
and shall be laid at the following minimum grades:
Pipe Size
(inches)
|
Vertrified Tile, Concrete
|
Asbestos Cement
| |
---|---|---|---|
6
|
0.65%
|
0.40%
| |
8
|
0.40%
|
0.24%
| |
10
|
0.29%
|
0.18%
| |
12
|
0.22%
|
0.14%
|
(3)
All sewer line joints shall be made as watertight
as possible to minimize groundwater infiltration.
C.
Manholes.
(1)
Manholes shall be located at every change in direction,
at every junction of two or more branch sewers and at intervals of
not more than 400 feet. Cleanouts extending to grade and provided
with cleanout plugs may be used in place of manholes on six-inch lines,
and be at intervals of not more than 100 feet.
(2)
Where tight manhole covers and cleanouts are employed,
each sewer lateral serving a row of coach spaces shall be properly
vented at its upper end. Where septic tanks are used, the line(s)
entering the tanks shall be vented between the tank and the first
trailer coach connection.
D.
Sewage disposal facilities. Where the sewer lines of a trailer court are not to be connected to public sewer system, a disposal system shall be installed in accordance with the Standards for Construction of Sewerage Facilities for Realty Improvements promulgated by the State Commissioner of Health in accordance with Chapter 199, P.L. 1954.
A.
General. The storage, collection and disposal of refuse
in a trailer court shall be so managed as to prevent health hazards,
rodent harborage, insect breeding, accident hazards, or air pollution.
B.
Refuse containers. All refuse shall be stored in metal
containers having tight-fitting metal covers and as may be required
by ordinance. Where separation of refuse is required, separate marked
containers shall be provided.
C.
Storage capacity and location of refuse containers.
(1)
At least six gallons of refuse storage capacity per
day shall be provided for each trailer coach space.
(2)
Refuse containers necessary to comply with the provisions of Subsection C(1) above shall be permanently located no farther than 150 feet from any trailer coach space.
(3)
Racks or holders shall be provided at all container
locations to minimize spillage and container deterioration and prevent
rodent harborage.
D.
Collection service. Where suitable collection service
is not available, the trailer court operator shall provide this service
at least twice a week for garbage and as often as necessary for other
refuse, but not less than once a week. Such refuse shall be collected
and transported in covered vehicles or covered containers.
A.
Insects.
(1)
Trailer courts shall be kept free of receptacles and
other articles which may hold water and provide temporary breeding
places for mosquitoes. Permanent mosquito control measures, such as
draining or filling depressions in which water may collect, shall
be taken by the person licensed to operate a trailer court, and supplemental
larvicidal measures shall be provided by him when necessary.
(2)
Fly breeding shall be controlled by eliminating the
unsanitary practices which provide breeding places. Garbage cans shall
be repaired or replaced when so damaged that they will leak or their
lids do not fit in a fly-tight manner. The area surrounding the garbage
can racks or holders shall not be permitted to become littered with
garbage or saturated with waste liquids from garbage. All garbage
cans shall be washed frequently and fastened to racks or holders to
prevent overturning.
(3)
The growth of brush, weeds and grass in trailer court
areas shall be controlled. Insecticidal measures shall be applied
if necessary or if requested for this reason by the administrative
authority.
B.
Rodents.
(1)
All food establishments and service buildings shall
be ratproofed.
(2)
Storage areas shall be maintained in such a manner
as to eliminate the possibility of rodent harborage. The space beneath
trailer coaches shall not be used to store supplies. Lumber, pipe
and other building material shall be stored at least 18 inches above
the ground.
C.
Weeds. Trailer courts shall be maintained in such
manner as to prevent the growth of ragweed, poison ivy and poison
sumac.
A.
General. Electrical systems and equipment installed
in trailer courts shall be of an approved type and installed in accordance
with the provisions of the National Electrical Code.
B.
Grounding. The system and exposed non-current-carrying
metal parts of equipment and conductors shall be grounded in accordance
with the provisions of the National Electrical Code. The grounded
conductor of the trailer supply system shall be effectively grounded
at each trailer supply center. (Note: The trailer supply center contains
one or more attachment plug receptacles with appropriate overcurrent
protection.)
C.
Multiwire receptables. Each trailer No. 70, published by the National Fire Protection Association and by the National Protection Association and by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. This unit shall be provided with a twenty-five-ampere minimum, multiwire receptable with appropriate over-current protection, conveniently located for the trailer supplies. The grounding terminal of the receptacle shall be connected to the grounding conductor required in Subsection B.
D.
Wearing and strain on supply cords. At each supply
center there shall be provision for preventing strain on or undue
wearing of the supply cord. Similar provisions shall be made for connections
between the plug of the supply cord and the receptacle. Supply cords
shall be maintained in a good and safe working condition.
E.
Service conductors. The service conductors, service
equipment, feeders and feeder equipment shall have adequate current
capacity to conduct safely the current for the loads supplied. In
determining the capacity required for this equipment and conductors,
the authorities having jurisdiction and the utility company should
be consulted.
A.
General. All handling and storage of gasoline, fuel
oil or other flammable liquids or gases shall be consistent with nationally
recognized standard good practice for the safeguarding of life and
property. Compliance with the standards of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters or other nationally recognized safety standards shall
be deemed to be prima facie evidence of compliance with this requirement.
The applicable standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters
are set forth in Pamphlet Nos. 30 and 58, respectively, titled "Standards
of the National Board of Fire Underwriters for the Storage and Handling
of Flammable Liquids" and "Standards of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases."
B.
Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
(1)
Container filling. Liquefied petroleum gas containers shall be filled at a properly equipped container filling plant located in accordance with Subsection B(2) or from a tank truck subject to the restrictions set forth in Subsection B(3), provided that in either case the operations are in compliance with the applicable requirements of the standards prescribed in Pamphlet No. 58 for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases. During these operations, no vapor or liquid shall be vented to the atmosphere, and container filling in either instance shall be performed only by qualified personnel during daylight hours.
(2)
Location of filling plant. Filling plants may be located
in the trailer court, provided that the entire operation, including
the storage container, is located not less than 50 feet from the nearest
trailer, important buildings, or groups of buildings, or line of adjoining
property which may be built upon, and not less than 25 feet from any
public street or highway. Such filing plant and storage containers
shall be enclosed by manproof fencing or otherwise protected from
tampering or physical damage. The access to the enclosed area shall
be kept locked when unattended.
(3)
Filling from tank truck. Containers installed at any trailer may be filled at that location by tank truck, except that such filling shall be limited to three containers or 100 pounds at any one trailer location, provided that such filling operation is conducted not closer than 5 feet to the trailer exit. Filling operations in excess of this limitation shall be conducted at a filling plant conforming to Subsection B(2).
(4)
Empty containers. Empty liquefied petroleum gas containers
for trailer coaches shall be replaced with filled containers or removed.
A.
Maintenance. Trailer coach areas shall be kept free
of combustible refuse.
B.
Fire hydrants. When an approved public potable water
supply system providing public fire protection is available, all buildings
and trailer court spaces shall be located within 600 feet of standard
fire hydrants, shall be installed in such a manner so as to be accessible
from a road and shall be supplied in such a manner as to provide a
free flow of not less than 200 g.p.m. at a residual pressure of 20
p.s.i. at any hydrant.
C.
Riser. Where an approved public potable water supply
system providing public fire protection is not available, the water
supply system shall be equipped with a two-inch frost-protected riser
with 1 1/2 capped hose connections spaced at intervals not more than
300 feet from any building or trailer space.
D.
Hose. At least one hose reel or other supply of 1
1/2 inch hose in sufficient length to reach any point of the court
from a hydrant or hose connection shall be provided at suitable weather-protected
locations.
E.
First aid fire equipment. First aid fire equipment,
as prescribed below, shall be provided, maintained, and always readily
available at each trailer court. The word "approved" as used in this
section shall mean approval by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
(1)
Class A fires: at least one unit of approved first
aid fire equipment for each 10 trailers. Such equipment includes an
approved pump tank, extinguishers and water barrels with fire buckets.
(2)
Class B fires (involving flammable liquids and grease):
approved carbon dioxide, vaporizing liquid, foam or dry chemical extinguishers;
at least one unit for each 10 trailers and one unit for each restaurant
kitchen.
(3)
Class C fires (involving electricity): approved vaporizing
liquid, carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguishers; at least one
unit for each trailer court and one for each switchboard and maintenance
shop.
(4)
Grass and woods fires: Approved "back pack" extinguishers
shall be provided for courts subject to exposure to grass or woods
fires. It is recommended that a fire break be provided around the
perimeter of the camp where the court is exposed to grass or woods
fires.
F.
Watchman service. Watchman services shall be provided
as prescribed by law and the official responsible for fire protection
in this municipality. Approved watchman's clocks and station equipment
shall be provided where watchman service is required. Watchman service
shall be required if, in the opinion of the Board of Health, such
service is reasonable and essential.
A.
Approval to construct or alter. Trailer courts shall
not be constructed or altered by any person until the administrative
authority has given formal approval therefor by issuance of a permit.
B.
Procedure for obtaining approval to construct. Permits
to construct shall not be issued until the administrative authority
has inspected and approved the proposed trailer court site and has
received and approved final plans, specifications and reports prepared
by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect fully
describing and setting forth all data as hereinafter required or as
may otherwise be required by the administrative authority or its authorized
agent.
(1)
Preliminary plans and reports may be submitted for
review. An applicant shall submit for approval the final plans, specifications
and reports prepared by a licensed professional engineer or registered
architect, which shall include the following data:
(a)
Plot plan showing:
[1]
Area and dimensions of tract.
[2]
Streams, watercourses and any proposed diversions.
[3]
Contours of original grades and proposed grade
changes.
[4]
Service buildings or other proposed structures.
[5]
Roads and walkways.
[6]
Water and sewer lines.
[7]
Fire hydrants and drinking fountains.
[8]
Size and arrangement of trailer coach spaces.
[9]
Playground areas.
[10]
Refuse storage stations.
(b)
Detail plans and specifications of service buildings,
roads, walks and other proposed construction.
(c)
Detail plans and specifications for water supply,
sewerage and electrical facilities.
C.
Procedure for obtaining a permit to alter.
(1)
A permit to alter a trailer court shall not be issued
until the administrative authority has received a letter of application
therefor, together with such plans, specifications or reports as may
be requested by the administrative authority to fully describe the
proposed alteration.
(2)
Upon compliance with all applicable provisions of
this code and approval of the requested alteration or proposal, a
permit shall be issued for said alteration or proposal.
D.
Existing trailer courts. Provisions of this code relating
to construction shall not apply to trailer courts in existence at
the time of its adoption, except that any alteration of any portion
of such trailer courts shall be made in accordance with the applicable
provision of this code.
E.
Approval to operate. Trailer courts shall not be operated
by any person until the administrative authority has given formal
approval therefor by issuance of any appropriate license. This license
shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises where it
may be readily observed by all patrons. No person shall operate a
trailer court whose license therefor is suspended.
F.
Procedure for obtaining license to operate. Licenses
to operate a trailer court shall not be issued until a properly executed
application containing information as requested has been submitted
to and approved by the administrative authority.
G.
Denial of license. Persons denied a license shall
be so notified in writing by the administrative authority. Such notice
shall specify the reason for such action and the remedial action necessary
to obtain approval for issuance of a license.
H.
Suspension of license to operate. The license of any
person to operate a trailer court may be suspended at any time when,
in the opinion of the administrative authority or its health officer,
such action is necessary to abate a present or threatened menace to
public health.
I.
Suspension notification. The person whose license
has been suspended or his representative in charge of the trailer
court shall, at the time such license is suspended, be informed that
the license to operate the trailer court is suspended, the reason
for such action and the remedial action to be taken before the suspension
may be lifted. Thereafter, and within 24 hours, written notice of
suspension containing the same information given at the time the license
was suspended shall be forwarded by registered mail to the last known
address of the person whose license was suspended.
J.
Hearings.
(1)
Persons whose licenses or permits have been suspended
shall be afforded a hearing before the administrative authority within
three days after such suspension, or thereafter at such persons' option,
to show cause why the suspension should be lifted. The administrative
authority shall, within seven days after such hearing, render a written
decision confirming or rescinding the suspension. The person whose
license or permit has been suspended shall be notified in writing
of the decision and reasons therefor.
(2)
Persons whose licenses or permits have been denied
shall be afforded a hearing before the administrative authority within
seven days after such denial, or thereafter at such persons' option,
to show cause why a license or permit should be granted. The administrative
authority shall, within seven days after such hearing, render a written
decision confirming or rescinding the denial of a license or permit
and shall notify the person whose license or permit has been denied
in writing of its action and reasons therefor.
K.
Registry. Licensees shall maintain a registry of all
occupants in trailer courts.
L.
Inspection. Trailer court buildings and premises shall
be subject to inspection by the administrative authority.
General. A trailer court constructed, altered
or operated in violation of the provisions of this code is hereby
declared to be a nuisance and detrimental to public health.