1329.051 CLASS “A” VIOLATIONS.

   (a)   The following types of violations are of particular concern to the City’s vital interest in maintaining property values:

      Exterior

      Roof - chimney

      Paint - all related carpentry repairs (house and/or garage)

      Major porch and step repair

      Downspouts to storms sewers

      Replacement of deteriorated windows and/or doors

      Concrete replacement or major repair

      Garage replacement or major repair

      Dead tree removal

      Fences

      Interior

      Major electrical repair (panel replacement, rewire of basement, etc.)

      Major plumbing repair (replacement of stacks, fixtures, supply lines, etc.)

      HVAC

      Foundation - support post, block wall bowed or collapsed

      Major breach of ceilings, walls or floors

   The aforementioned types of violations are considered to be Class “A” violations and shall be designated as such by the Building Commissioner on all inspection reports.

   (b)   Title to any property in the City shall not be transferred unless an escrow account with an amount of money equal to at least one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the estimated cost of correction of all outstanding Class “A” violations has been established and approved in writing by the Building Commissioner. In lieu of establishment of an escrow account hereunder, a purchaser may present proof of a commitment for a 203K or other rehabilitation loan from a recognized lending institution in an amount adequate to correct all Class “A” violations as approved by the Building Commissioner.

   (c)   No monies shall be released from the aforesaid escrow account without the written approval of the Building Commissioner.

   (d)   Subsections (c), (d) and (e) of Section 1329.05 shall not be applicable to Class “A” violations which shall instead be governed by the provisions of this Section 1329.051.

   (e)   This section shall apply to all applications for certificate of inspections submitted on or after November 5, 2001. (Ord. 146-2001. Passed 10-15-01.)

   (f)   The requirement for depositing funds in an escrow account may be varied in whole or in part in particular instances by the Mayor, subject to and upon written recommendation by the Director of Housing, if the applicant for the variances is able to demonstrate to the Mayor that:

(Ord. 153-2021. Passed 12-6-21.)

      (1)   Special circumstances exist necessitating the variance from the requirements in order to make the sale and repair of the property financially practicable; and

      (2)   The purchaser has the financial capability to correct the violations listed on the City Certificate of Inspection within a reasonable period of time; and

      (3)   The variance is in the best interest of the City and its residents.

         (Ord. 116-2010. Passed 9-7-10.)