Any owner of a vacant building may request an exemption from the fee imposed in Section 1366.05 by filing a written application with the Building Commissioner, who shall timely consider the same. Bases for exemptions include, but are not limited to:
(a) A building under active construction/renovation and having a valid building permit(s) at the time of initial inspection shall be exempt from registration until the expiration of the longest running, currently 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 Building Commissioner. 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) Any other basis for an exemption may be submitted to the Building Commissioner for consideration.
(Ord. 9920-2014. Passed 6-17-14.)