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CITY OF CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTERS 3-5: RESERVED
CHAPTER 6: ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS
CHAPTERS 7-9: RESERVED
CHAPTER 10: ANIMALS
CHAPTERS 11 - 13: RESERVED
CHAPTER 14: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 15: BUSINESSES
CHAPTERS 16 - 17: RESERVED
CHAPTER 18: CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTERS 19 - 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTERS 23 - 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: RESERVED
CHAPTERS 27 - 29: RESERVED
CHAPTER 30: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 31: RESERVED
CHAPTER 32: MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTIONS
CHAPTER 33: RESERVED
CHAPTER 34: OFFENSES
CHAPTERS 35 - 37: RESERVED
CHAPTER 38: PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAPTERS 39 - 41: RESERVED
CHAPTER 42: PLANNING
CHAPTERS 43 - 45: RESERVED
CHAPTER 46: SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
CHAPTERS 47 - 49: RESERVED
CHAPTER 50: SOLID WASTE
CHAPTER 51: RESERVED
CHAPTER 52: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT
CHAPTER 53: RESERVED
CHAPTER 54: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
CHAPTERS 55 - 57: RESERVED
CHAPTER 58: STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
CHAPTERS 59 - 61: RESERVED
CHAPTER 62: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 63: RESERVED
CHAPTER 64: TAX EXEMPTION
CHAPTER 65: RESERVED
CHAPTER 66: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
CHAPTER 67: RESERVED
CHAPTER 68: UTILITIES
CHAPTER 69: RESERVED
CHAPTER 70: VEGETATION
CHAPTER 71: RESERVED
CHAPTER 72: MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
CHAPTER 73: RESERVED
CHAPTER 74: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTERS 75 - 81: RESERVED
CHAPTER 82: ZONING
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 14-33 DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS.
   The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) entitled Eaton County, Michigan (all jurisdictions) dated November 26, 2010 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel numbers 26045C; 303E, 304E, 311E, 312E and 325E dated November 26, 2010 are adopted by reference for the purposes of administration of the Michigan Construction Code and declared to be a part of § 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the content of the “Flood Hazards” section of Table R301.2(1) of the Michigan Residential Code.
(Ord. 2010-06, passed 11-22-2010)
§§ 14-34 -- 14-55 RESERVED.
ARTICLE III. RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRATION
§ 14-56 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   BUILDING INSPECTOR. The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code, or any duly authorized representative designated by the City Manager.
   HOTEL, MOTEL, BOARDINGHOUSE, ROOMING HOUSE. A building held out to the public as a place for lodging for a nightly, weekly or monthly rate, including bed and breakfasts.
   OCCUPANT. Includes all tenants, lessees and persons residing within a rental dwelling or rental unit.
   OWNER. Any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity having a legal or equitable interest in the premises. If more than one person or entity owns the subject real property or if more than one person or entity is a land contract vendee of the subject real property, property owner refers to each person or entity holding any portion of that interest in the property, and the property owners' obligations in this article are joint and several as to each property owner.
   OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. A person or representative of a corporation, partnership, firm, joint venture, trust, association, organization or other entity designated by the owner of the premises as responsible for operating such property in compliance with all the provisions of the city's ordinances.
   RENTAL BUILDING OR STRUCTURE. Any building containing one or more rental units.
   RENTAL DWELLING UNIT. Any portion of a rental building in the city that contains living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, which is occupied by a person other than a property owner or the parents or children of a property owner. The definition of rental unit includes a single-family dwelling, or a unit in a multifamily or multi-purpose dwelling, or a unit in a condominium, or any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single unit with facilities that are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating.
(Ord. 2021-09, passed 8-16-2021)
§ 14-57 PURPOSE OF STANDARDS.
   The city recognizes a compelling interest in establishing standards for the maintenance of sanitary and safe residential rental structures in the city as an important factor for the general health, safety and welfare of all of its citizens. This article is designed to promote the continued maintenance of quality and safe rental properties and to enhance and maintain property values by adopting legislation which will be applicable to all rental housing units.
(Ord. 2021-09, passed 8-16-2021)
§ 14-58 APPLICABILITY; EXCLUSIONS.
   (A)   This article shall apply to any rental dwelling unit, or part thereof, which is occupied by persons pursuant to any oral or written rental or lease agreement or other valuable compensation. No person shall lease or rent a rental dwelling unit unless they have registered their property.
   (B)   This article does not apply to jails, hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent homes, foster homes or temporary group shelters provided by legal nonprofit agencies which are inspected, certified and/or licensed by the state. This article does not apply to a hotel, motel, boardinghouse, or rooming house as defined herein.
(Ord. 2021-09, passed 8-16-2021)
§ 14-59 REGISTRATION.
   (A)   Compliance required. All rental dwelling unit owners in Election District 1 are required to register their rental dwelling units within 90 days of the effective date of this article, and every two years or biennially, thereafter. All rental dwelling unit owners in Election District 2 are required to register their rental dwelling units between 90 to 180 days of the effective date of this article, and every two years, or biennially, thereafter. All rental dwelling unit owners must abide by the registration process and procedures of this article and shall comply with the following:
      (1)   All existing rental dwelling units shall be registered within 180 days of the effective date of the article;
      (2)   All newly constructed buildings which will be used as rental dwelling units shall be registered prior to any use or occupancy as a rental dwelling unit and every two years thereafter;
      (3)   Any existing registration may be transferred to the new owner. The new owner shall register the transfer of ownership within 30 days of the date of the closing. A license which has been transferred upon sale of the property shall be valid until its expiration or revocation for noncompliance with city codes and ordinances; and
      (4)   Any existing building which is converted to a rental dwelling unit shall be registered prior to the date on which the unit is first occupied for rental purposes and every two years thereafter. Failure to comply will result in penalties as described in this article or by resolution.
   (B)   Applications for registration, renewal, and notice of transfers shall be made in such form and in accordance with such instructions as may be provided by the Building Inspector designated by the City Manager and shall include at least the following information:
      (1)   The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the owner (no post office box shall be accepted);
      (2)   The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the owner's representative or responsible local agent, if the rental property owner has chosen to appoint a representative;
      (3)   The authorization appointing a local agent, signed by both the owner and the local agent, as designated;
      (4)   The address of the rental unit(s); and
      (5)   The number of dwelling or rooming units in each building on the premises.
   (C)   Upon registration, the owner shall be responsible for notifying the Building Inspector of any change of address of either the owner or owner's representative.
   (D)   A renewal registration shall require a satisfactory inspection being completed before a renewal certificate shall be issued.
(Ord. 2021-09, passed 8-16-2021)
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