A. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, every person applying for a permit under the provisions of this chapter shall at the time of making application for such permit pay a fee, the exact amount which shall be determined by the county of San Diego and kept on record by the county department of health services and on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City. In any case where the applicant has failed for a period of 30 days to file the application and obtain the required permit, license or registration, there shall be added to and collected with the required fee a penalty as established by the county of San Diego and kept on record by the county department of health services. The imposition or payment of the penalty imposed by this section shall not prohibit the imposition of any other penalty prescribed by this chapter or a criminal prosecution for violation of this chapter. Institutions exempt from real property assessments and taxation are exempt from paying the fees established by this section.

B. Establishment Plan Review. Every applicant for a permit or license required by this chapter shall, prior to obtaining a building permit, opening a new establishment, or upon remodeling an old establishment, submit to the health officer a plan of the proposed establishment, detailing all equipment, materials and facilities necessary to comply with the California Restaurant Act or Retail Marketing Act, whichever applies, and all applicable City ordinances or regulations, accompanied by the appropriate fee to cover the cost of review. The health officer shall review the plans and specifications and shall determine whether they are in accordance with the requirements of law. (Ord. 2218 § 1, 1987; Ord. 2042 § 1, 1983; Ord. 1996 § 1, 1982; Ord. 1930 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1638 § 1, 1975; Ord. 1236 § 1; Ord. 855 § 2; prior code § 15.12).