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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND CHAPTER 12, RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICES ESTABLISHMENTS, BY ADDING SECTION 14, SHARED KITCHEN LICENSES AND SECTION 15, SHARED KITCHEN USER LICENSES.
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WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Newark certain business establishments called Shared Commercial Kitchens; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to streamline the permit processing for Shared Commercial Kitchens who often lease the use of their space to individuals for special occasions; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that establishing clear delineated procedures for the use of such Shared Commercial Kitchens is in the best interests of the City and the health and safety of the residents of the City of Newark.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
Section 1. The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, to amend Title VIII, Businesses and Occupations, Chapter 12, Restaurants and Retail Sales and Services Establishments, of by adding a new Section 14, entitled "Shared Kitchen Licenses" and a new Section 15, entitled "Shared Kitchen User Licenses."
8:12-14. Shared Kitchen Licenses
8:12-14a. Definitions
"Department of Health" means the City of Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness.
"Equipment" shall mean all permanent fixtures and movable appliances, including, but not limited to, stoves, ranges, hoods, meat blocks, tables, counters, refrigerators, sinks, dish washing machines, steam tables and similar items, other than utensils, used in the operation of a food establishment.
"Food Safety Operations" or "Food Safety Requirements" shall mean all practices involving sanitation; food storage; food prepa...
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