(a) A building under active construction/renovation and having a valid building permit(s) at the time of initial inspection shall be exempt from registration until the expiration of the longest running, currently active building permit.
(b) A building which has suffered fire damage or damage caused by extreme weather conditions shall be exempt from the registration requirement for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of the fire or extreme weather event if the property owner submits a request for exemption in writing to the Code Enforcement Office. This request shall include the names and addresses of the owner or owners, and a statement of intent to repair and reoccupy the building in an expedient manner, or the intent to demolish the building.
(c) A building that is for sale and listed with a licensed State of Ohio realtor shall be exempt for a period of Six (6) months from the start of vacancy, provided that the owner submits proof to the Code Enforcement Officer of such listing and for sale status.
(d) A multi-story building with offices or business located on the ground floor shall not be deemed vacant due to unused or empty upper floors, provided that the exterior of those upper floors are maintained in accordance with the property maintenance code and the interior is secure from the elements and in compliance with the code.
(e) A building that has been granted an exemption pursuant to the following: Any owner of a vacant building may request an exemption from the provisions of this Chapter by filling a written application with the Code Enforcement Officer, who shall timely consider same. In determining whether a request for exemption should be granted, the Code Enforcement Officer shall consider the following: the applicant's prior record as it pertains to Property Maintenance Code violations; the amount of vacant property the applicant currently has within the Village; and the length of time that the building for which the exemption is sought has been vacant.
(Ord. 3149. Passed 4-4-16.)