(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)