(a) (1) An application for a Rental License required by the provisions of this Code for all multifamily units with three or more dwelling units and commercial buildings with residential tenant space shall be made annually to the Housing Department not later than January 31 of each year, in writing, by supplying the information and date to determine compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations for the existing use or occupancy or the intended use or occupancy. Such application shall be made on forms supplied by the Code Official and shall be accompanied by the fee required by the provisions of this Code.
(2) The Code Official may require the submission of an affidavit stating such information, and he or she may cause a general inspection of the structure or premises to be made.
(3) Applications for a Rental License for all single-family, two-family, three family, condominium units and short term rentals shall be made every year in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(b) If it is found that a building or other structure is in compliance with the provisions of this Code and all other laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable thereto, the Code Official shall issue a Rental License for such building or structure which shall contain the following information:
(1) The street address or other identifying characteristics of the building or other structure;
(2) The name and address of the owner/corporation. If the owner/corporation does not reside in or have a principal place of business in Ohio, the owner/corporation shall provide a name, address, phone number and email of a manger/agent in charge of the building or structure who does reside in or have a principal place of business in Ohio;
(3) The exact nature and extent of the use or occupancy authorized;
(4) The period for which such Rental License is issued;
(5) Other information deemed pertinent by the Code Official for the purposes of this section.
(c) Upon written request to the trustees or officers of any condominium association, said association shall provide a list of those condominium units in the association that are being rented from or otherwise not occupied by their current legal owner, The association shall additionally provide a name and current address of the owner(s) and occupant(s) of all said condominium units.
(d) An owner must register any multiple dwelling or residential rental unit which is not owner-occupied with the Department of Housing within thirty days after obtaining legal possession of the property.
(Ord. 127-70. Passed 6-15-70; Ord. 286-1990. Passed 11-5-90; Ord. 26-1992. Passed 2-3-92; Ord. 74-1996. Passed 4-1-96; Eff. 5-1-96; Ord. 214-1997. Passed 11-3-97; Ord. 85-2006. Passed 5-15-06; Ord. 23-2008. Passed 2-4-08; Ord. 133-2010. Passed 10-4-10; Ord. 26-2022. Passed 3-7-22.)