Section 304, and the title precedent thereto, is added to the Uniform Housing Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, which section shall read as follows:

Annual Housing Permit.

Section 304.1 It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation, either for himself or itself, or for any other person, firm, partnership, or corporation to own or operate an apartment house, boarding or lodging house, hotel/motel, or single room occupancy residence without first obtaining a housing permit therefor.

Section 304.2 The annual housing permit provided for in this code shall be due and payable to the city of Chula Vista on the first day of January of each year in advance. The housing permit fee shall be paid concurrently with the business license fee.

Section 304.3 If any person, firm, partnership or corporation commences the operation of an apartment house, boarding or lodging house, hotel/motel, or single room occupancy residence during the calendar year, the housing permit shall be prorated on a quarterly pro rata basis for the calendar year.

Section 304.4 A permit to operate and maintain an apartment house, boarding or lodging house, hotel/motel, or single room occupancy residence is not transferable.