REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 13, 2019
FROM: Miguel Arias, Councilmember for District 3,
Esmeralda Soria, Councilmember for District 1,
Nelson Esparza, Councilmember for District 7,
City Council Offices
SUBJECT
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Action pertaining to non-transient motels:
1. ***BILL NO. B-14 - (Intro 5/16/2019) (For adoption) - Adding Article 18 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code adopting a non-transient motel inspection program. (Subject to Mayor's veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
The sponsors recommend Council approve a bill for introduction adopting a non-transient motel inspection program by adding Article 18 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC), and approve a Resolution Initiating a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fresno to add section 15-2769 relating to non-transient residence requirements, pursuant to FMC section 15-5803-a(1).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed ordinance would create a non-transient lodging inspection program by adding Article 18 to Chapter 10 of the FMC, authorizing inspection of all rental units to ensure compliance with minimum health and safety standards. The proposed Resolution would initiate a text amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance, directing staff to review and analyze the proposed draft ordinance defining and setting minimum standards for non-transient lodging.
BACKGROUND
The proposed ordinance would create a non-transient lodging inspection program by adding Article 18 to Chapter 10 of the FMC, authorizing inspection of all rental units to ensure compliance with minimum health and safety standards. It would make renting or occupying a rental unity subject to a pending enforcement unlawful until it passes inspection. Non-transient lodging with frequent calls for emergency services, a history of complaints or code violations, or lodging over forty years old would be prioritized for inspection. A correction notice would be issued, including a time and date of re-inspection. If ...
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