A one-time waiver of the registration fee or an extension of a waiver for up to 90 days may be granted by the Mayor upon application of the owner and upon review and advice of the Law Director, within 30 calendar days from the date of the bill for the registration fee; or if denied by the Mayor, upon appeal to the Council, if the owner:
(a) Demonstrates with satisfactory proof that he or she is in the process of demolition, rehabilitation or other substantial repair of the vacant house or building; and
(b) Objectively demonstrates the anticipated length of time for the demolition, rehabilitation or other substantial repair of the vacant house or building; or
(c) Provides satisfactory proof that he or she was actively attempting to sell or lease the property during the vacancy period; and
(d) Has paid all past due vacant registration fees and all other financial obligations and/or debts owed to the city which are associated with the vacant property. With regard to an extension of a waiver only, the time period of the extension shall commence on the date of the written decision granting the extension and, in no event shall an extension exceed 90 days. An extension of a waiver shall only be granted once.
(Ord. 15-09, passed 6-2-2009)