(A) It is hereby mandatory that upon rental property located within the corporate limits of the city becoming vacant, it is the duty, charge and responsibility under penalty of § 151.99 of this chapter for the owner of the rental property to duly and timely notify the Building and Zoning Inspector of the vacancy so that an inspection in conformity with § 151.36 of this chapter may be made by him or her. There shall be a fee assessed for the inspection in conformity with division (B) below to be paid before any permit may be issued.
(B) The owner shall pay into the General Fund of the city a fee as determined by the Building and Zoning Inspector. The fee shall be $5 per dwelling unit. Fees shall be paid before any permit may be issued.
(1997 Code, § 152.28)