Registration under Section 1456.03 shall not be required for the following:
(a) Temporary Absence. A dwelling that is unoccupied for a period of 180 days or less each year if the owner submits a request for exemption in writing to the Inspections Division that the dwelling will remain unoccupied for a period of 180 consecutive days or less each year. An owner who has given the notice prescribed by this division shall notify the Inspections Division not more than 30 days after the dwelling no longer qualifies for this exception. As used in this division, "dwelling" means a dwelling such as a vacation or seasonal home that is occupied by the owner or a member of the owner's family during part of a year.
(b) A building under active construction or renovation and having a valid trade permit(s) at the time of initial inspection shall be exempt from registration until the expiration of the most recent permit, or in the event of an extension, no longer than one year, whichever occurs first.
(c) 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 damage if the property owner submits a request for exemption in writing to the Inspection Division.
(d) A building that is for sale and listed with a licensed State of Michigan Realtor shall be exempted for a period of 12 months from the start of vacancy, provided that the owner or agent submits a request for exemption in writing to the Inspection Division with proof of such listing and for sale status. Proof may include a realtor contract or multiple listing service listing number with summary sheet.
(Ord. 22-05. Passed 9-20-05; Ord. 04-2016. Passed 5-17-16.)