(a) After the director deems an application complete, but before an application is approved, the director shall conduct an inspection of the property to determine if there are any code violations. If the inspection reveals any violations of the Dallas City Code, the director shall issue a notice of violation to the owner, operator, or person in control to remedy the violations. The director shall not approve the registration until the identified code violations at the property have been abated.
(b) The director may conduct inspections of short-term rental properties at any time the director deems necessary when determined to be in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.
(c) Except as provided in this section, the director shall conduct a property inspection of each short-term rental upon application for renewal of a registration.
(d) For a registration renewal, no inspection is required if code violations were not found on the property in the previous 12 calendar months.
(e) The director may conduct inspections at the property if any complaint is received alleging violations occurring at the property including, but not limited to, violations of noise or parking regulations. (Ord. 32473)