(a) On-Premises Retailers. Before an on-premises retailer license shall be considered for renewal, the premises shall be inspected by the fire and plumbing inspectors of the City, and no license renewal shall be approved by the Governing Body unless the premises shall be certified by the inspectors as conforming to the provisions of this chapter, all laws and regulations of the City that were in effect at the time of the initial certification for such license and all fire and plumbing regulations of the City and the State. If the fire and plumbing inspectors determine that a premises inspected pursuant to this subsection contains any dangerous or unsanitary conditions that constitute a hazard to safety or health, a written report of such conditions shall be prepared and transmitted to the Development Services Director or designee who shall require corrective measures and compliance with applicable plumbing and fire codes as a condition for renewal of the license.

If the premises conform to the applicable laws and regulations, the inspectors shall provide written notification to the City Clerk. If the premises do not conform to the laws and regulations, the appropriate inspector shall deliver written notification to the applicant or an agent at the premises specifying the reasons for noncertification.

(b) Off-Premises Retailers. A premises licensed as an off-premises retailer shall not be inspected for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, or fire regulations of the City and the State as a condition for renewal of licensure. This section shall not be interpreted as exempting such premises from compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, sanitary or fire regulations of the City and the State. (Ord. 20175 § 12, 3-12-19.)