A. Any owner of a vacant residential property of one to three (3) units, who is a natural person with insufficient income or resources to fulfill all of the obligations imposed herein, may petition the village building and zoning officer for a waiver of the registration fee, a reduction of the minimum amount of liability insurance, and/or a waiver of some or all of the property rehabilitation requirements (hereinafter "financial requirements") under this chapter for a period of time not to exceed twelve (12) months. Application for a waiver of financial requirements shall be in writing on forms provided by the village. The decision of the village building and zoning officer, to be made within fourteen (14) days after receiving the petition, shall be made in writing and forthwith shall be mailed or delivered to the petitioner. An appeal of the decision may be made to the village administrator, in writing, within fourteen (14) days of the mailing or delivery of the decision. Individuals who are granted a waiver under this section remain obligated to keep the registered property secure and safe, and the exterior property areas free from debris, with grass regularly mowed. (2013 Code § 11-2-10; amd. 2016 Code)
B. A request for a waiver from the other provisions of this chapter for good cause, as set forth in the waiver request, shall be made by the owner to the president and board of trustees, in writing, and submitted to the village clerk. The waiver request shall be heard at a meeting of the corporate authorities within thirty (30) days of receipt by the village clerk, and the decision of the village board shall be in writing and mailed or delivered to the petitioner. (2013 Code § 11-2-10)