(A) Unless the property is subject to an annual physical inspection for non-compliance with this chapter, all property owners of rental dwelling units within the city can conduct a self-certification inspection annually if they meet the requirements of § 5-20.401.
(B) Self-certification shall occur as follows:
(1) Eligible properties for the self-certification program will be sent a self-certification package from the city by first class mail to the property owner according to the contact information in the registration packet.
(2) Using a City of Antioch self-certification checklist, the property owner shall conduct a self-inspection of all rental dwelling units and the premises, and certify that the conditions at the property meet the standards listed on the self-certification checklist.
(3) The completed self-certification checklist for each rental property and payment of the self-certification fee shall be submitted to the Community Development Director each year no later than 30 days after the certification package is sent.
(4) In addition to annual self-certification, rental units are subject to a physical inspection by the City of Antioch on a periodic basis as previously described in § 5-20.401.
(5) If the package or payment is not returned or completed within 30 days, then the property will no longer be eligible for self-certification and will be subject to an inspection of the property and renewal and inspection fees.
(Ord. 1099-C-S, passed 8-14-07)