(a) All owners must register vacant and/or foreclosed residential properties with the City's Finance Department in accordance with the provision Section 1730.07. All registrations must state the individual owner's or agent's phone number and mailing address. This registration must also certify that the property was inspected and identify whether the property is vacant at the time of filing. If the property is vacant, the owner and/or registrant must designate and retain a local individual or local property management company responsible for the security and maintenance of the property. This designation must state such individual or company's name, phone number, and local mailing address. The mailing address may not be a P.O. Box. If the property is in the process of foreclosure, then the registration must be received within seven days of the initiation of the foreclosure process. If the Code Official determines that the property is vacant and that foreclosure proceedings have not been initiated, the registration must be received within fourteen days of the Code Official's first citation for improper maintenance. These provisions are in addition to, and not in lieu of the provisions of Article 1730 hereof.
(b) Once the property is no longer vacant or is sold, the owner must provide proof of sale or written notice and proof of occupancy to the Finance Department.
(Ord. 13-27. Passed 11-7-13.)