§ 12-250. Submission and review of plans—Food establishment.

(a)

When a food establishment is newly constructed or extensively remolded, when a food establishment has a change of ownership, or when an existing structure is converted to use a food establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling, or conversion shall be submitted to the city for review and approval and permitting before construction, remodeling or conversion is begun.

(b)

The plans and specification shall indicate the proposed layout, arrangement, mechanical plans, types of construction material in work areas and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment to be installed. The director shall review and approve the plans and specifications to determine if they meet the requirements of this article. No food establishment shall be constructed, extensively remodeled or converted except in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the director. Food facility owners/operators shall ensure during plans review, construction, and operation that their facilities comply with all applicable city plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building, zoning, and fire codes.

(c)

The director shall inspect the food establishment prior to the start of operations determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications, the requirements of this article and the regulations of the state department of health.

(Code 1994, § 6.210; Ord. No. 372, § 1, 6-14-2004)