(a) A building under active construction/renovation and having a valid building permit(s) at the time of initial inspection shall be exempt from registration until the expiration of the longest running, currently active building permit.
(b) A building which has suffered fire damage or damage caused by extreme weather conditions shall be exempt from the registration requirement for a period of 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 Code Enforcement Officer. 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 6 months from the start of vacancy, provided that the owner submits proof to the Code Enforcement Officer of such listing and "for sale" status.
(d) Any owner of a vacant building may request an exemption from the provisions of this chapter by filing a written application with the Code Enforcement Officer who shall timely consider same. In determining whether a request for exemption should be granted, the Director shall consider the following: the applicant's prior record as it pertains to City Housing Code, Building Code, or Property Maintenance Code violations; the amount of vacant property the applicant currently has within the City; and the length of time that the building for which the exception is sought has been vacant.
(e) Any building or structure acquired by a community investment corporation for the purpose of demolition or rehabilitation shall be exempt from registration and any fees set forth in Section 1354.06 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2017-02. Passed 1-17-17.)