(A) All owners must register vacant and/or foreclosing residential properties with the Building Commission within 15 days of becoming vacant on forms provided by the Building Commission. All registrations must state:
(1) The individual owner's or agent's phone number, email and mailing address;
(2) The mailing address may not be a P.O. box. The registration must also certify that the property was inspected and identify whether the property is vacant at the time of filing;
(3) If the property is vacant, the owner and/or registrant shall:
(a) Designate and retain a local individual or local property management company responsible for the security and maintenance of property; and
(b) This designation must state the individual or company's name, phone number, email and local mailing address as well as a 24-hour emergency contact number. The mailing address may not be a P.O. box.
(4) If the property is in the process of foreclosure:
(a) The registration must be received within seven days of the initiation of the foreclosure process as defined above; and
(b) If the Commissioner determines that the property is vacant and that foreclosure proceedings have not been initiated, the registration must be received within 14 days of the Commissioner's first citation for improper maintenance.
(B) Each property registration is valid for six months. A registration fee of $250 for each dwelling unit shall accompany each registration form. Subsequent registrations and fees are due within 30 days of the expiration of the previous registration and must certify the occupancy or vacant status.
(C) Once the property is no longer vacant or is sold, the owner shall provide proof of sale or written notice and proof of occupancy to the Building Commission.
(Ord. 2010-G-03, passed 8-16-10; Am. Ord. 2020-G-13, passed 11-17-20) Penalty, see § 150.999