(A) Leased/let properties with three or more documented violations of federal, state, or local laws and/or ordinances within a 12-month period shall be deemed a negligent property and shall be registered in the Negligent Property Program (NPP). The city shall provide written notice to the owner of each property designated to participate in the NPP. The property owner may appeal the designation to the Building Standards Commission in the manner provided by § 150.150.
(B) Properties registered in the NPP shall pay an annual registration fee of $100 and shall be subject to an inspection schedule necessary to verify abatement of all documented violations and ensure continued compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
(C) When documented violations on a negligent property have been abated in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, a certificate of compliance shall be issued to the property owner.
(D) Registration in the NPP shall be for a minimum period of 24 months from the date the most recent certificate of compliance is issued.
(E) If a property is registered in the NPP and is cited for one or more documented violations, the property shall remain on the NPP for a minimum of 24 months from the date the most recent certificate of compliance is issued.
(F) Properties must have no documented violations within a 24- month period to be removed from the NPP.
(G) If a property registered in the NPP is sold, or ownership is otherwise transferred, and it remains as lease/let property, the new owner(s) may appeal to the Building and Standards Commission in the manner provided by § 150.150 to have the property removed from the NPP registration list. The Building and Standards Commission shall have the authority to act upon such appeal.
(H) In deciding whether to remove a property from the NPP, the Commission may consider, among other factors, whether violations currently exist on the property, the compliance history of the new owner(s) in the city or other jurisdictions, and the financial capability of the new owner(s) to correct documented violations and avoid future violations.
(Ord. 11-2018-96, passed 11-27-18)