(a) If a dwelling structure located within the Village is owned by a person or persons, none of whom reside within Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the owner(s) of the dwelling structure, within 30 days after the effective date of this Section 1492.26 or within 30 days after obtaining ownership of the dwelling structure, whichever is later, and annually thereafter, shall register with the Building Commissioner on a form prescribed by the Building Commissioner and designate an authorized agent for each dwelling structure. The authorized agent must be a natural person 18 years of age or older who maintains a physical office in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, or actually resides within Cuyahoga County, Ohio. By designating an authorized agent under the provisions of this section, the owner is consenting to receive any and all notices of violations of Village ordinances and to receive process, in any court proceeding or administrative enforcement proceeding related to the use or maintenance of the property or dwelling structure, including, but not limited to, proceedings related to the enforcement of the Building and Housing Code, by service of the notice or process on the authorized agent. The failure of the owner of the dwelling structure to obtain a deed for the property or to file the deed with the County Recorder shall not excuse the owner from compliance with this Section 1492.26.
(b) Any owner who has designated an authorized agent under the provisions of this Section 1492.26 shall be deemed to consent to the continuation of the agent's designation for the purpose of this division (b) until the owner notifies the Building Commissioner in writing on a form prescribed for such purpose by the Building Commissioner of a change of authorized agent or until the Building Commissioner is notified in writing that an owner of the dwelling structure is now residing within Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and registration is no longer required under this section.
(c) The registration and annual renewal fees under this Section 1492.26 shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). The registration process under this Section 1492.26 shall be the same as the registration process set forth in Section 1492.25 and as further set forth by the Building Commissioner. Registration under Section 1492.25 will not negate the requirement for registration under this Section 1492.26.
(Ord. 2008-157. Passed 8-13-08.)