1343.07 EXEMPTIONS.

   (a)   A building under active construction/renovation and having a valid building permit(s) shall be exempt from registration until the expiration of the longest running, currently active building permit(s).

   (b)   A building which has suffered fire damage or damage caused by extreme weather conditions shall be exempt from registration requirements 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 Building and Zoning Department. 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 exempted for a period of six (6) months for residential properties and twelve (12) months for commercial properties, from the start of vacancy, provided that the owner or owner's representative submits proof to the Building and Zoning Department of such listing and for sale status.

   (d)    Any owner of a vacant building that has been served a notice of vacant property registration may, within ten calendar days of receipt of such notice, apply for an exemption or appeal the findings of the Building and Zoning Department to the City's Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Dover Codified Ordinances Chapter 1355 upon the payment to the Dover Building Department of a thirty dollar ($30.00) deposit for each property requested for appeal. (Ord. 71-22. Passed 12-19-22.)