§ 15-80. Designation of smoking area.

(a)

General criteria for designated smoking area. The owner, manager or any person who operates or otherwise controls the use of any premises subject to this article shall have appropriate conspicuously posted signs clearly stating smoking is prohibited and will use international symbols which are clearly visible to patrons in or entering the premises constituting a public place as defined in this article. Any such designated smoking area shall comply with Definitions, section 15-78; and Smoking in public places, section 15-79; and meet the following criteria:

(1)

All ashtrays and other smoking paraphernalia shall be limited in facilities to that required for the enforcement of extinguishing of smoking materials in public places.

(2)

If outside, the smoking area must be no less than ten (10) feet from the entrance to facilities and establishments, and no less than five (5) feet from the door of the establishment that leads to a patio.

(b)

Required signs.

(1)

Conspicuous "Smoking is Prohibited" signs shall have bold lettering of not less than one (1) inch in height. The international "no-smoking" symbol should also be used (consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it).

(2)

Failure to maintain appropriate signs as required herein shall result in an offense punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and no more than two hundred dollars ($200.00). Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 2006-O-073, § 1, 4-3-06)