H-2 - Ordinance 2021-486 - Fire Safety Permit - Potential Mayor Override

CITY OF TIFFIN ORDINANCE NO. 2021-486 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, TO ADD CHAPTER 37, FIRE SAFETY PERMIT, TO THE POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCIES SECTION BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa: Section 1. Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the municipal code of Tiffin to add Chapter 37, Fire Safety Permit, to the Police, Fire and Emergencies section. Section 2. Amendment. Chapter 37 – Fire Safety Permit, is hereby added as follows: CHAPTER 37 FIRE SAFETY PERMIT 37.01 Purpose 37.09 Time for Inspections 37.02 Definitions 37.10 Court Order Available 37.03 Applicability 37.11 Notice of Violation 37.04 Permit Required 37.12 Revocation of Permit 37.05 Application for Permit 37.13 Fees 37.06 Issuance for Permit 37.14 Penalty 37.07 Term of Permit 37.15 Remedies not Exclusive 37.08 Inspections Authorized 37.16 Appeals 37.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City and its visitors, and to protect property in the City. 37.02 DEFINITIONS. 1. “Fire Chief” means the duly appointed Fire Chief of the City or his/her designee. 2. “Fire Marshal” means the duly appointed Fire Marshal of the City or his/her designee. 3. “Permit” means the Fire Safety Permit issued by the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. 4. “Person” means any individual, association, organization, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity recognized by law and acting as either the owner of the premises or the owner’s agent. 5. “Premises” means any unit, leased space or structure, whether owned or leased by any person, and appurtenances, grounds, areas, or facilities that are held out as open to the members of the general public to enter for any lawful purpose. 37.03 APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to all premises located in the City.