(A) A building under active construction or renovation and having a valid building permit(s) at the time of initial inspection shall be exempt from registration until the expiration of the active building permit.
(B) A building which has suffered fire damage or damage caused by extreme weather conditions shall be exempt from the registration requirement for a period of 90 days after the date of the fire or extreme weather event if the property owner submits a request for exemption in writing to the Planning and Zoning Department. This request shall include the names and addresses of the owner or owners, and a statement of intent to repair and reoccupy the building in an expedient manner, or the intent to demolish the building.
(C) A building that is for sale and listed with a licensed State of Ohio realtor shall be exempted for a period of 12 months from the start of vacancy, provided that the owner submits proof to the Planning and Zoning Department of such listing and for sale status.
(D) Any owner of a vacant building may request an exemption from the provisions of this section by filing a written application with the Planning and Zoning Department. The Planning and Zoning Department Official shall determine whether a request for exemption should be granted based upon the following considerations: the applicant's prior record as it pertains to the Village Building Code or Property Maintenance Code violations; the number of vacant properties the applicant currently has within the village; and the length of time that the building for which the exception is sought has been vacant.
(Ord. 2024-24, passed 5-6-2024)