(A) Every property within the city limits, including ongoing building projects and properties which have been issued building permits, shall conform to this chapter within one year of adoption or as otherwise noted herein this chapter, depending on the amount of work required to adhere to the ordinances, irrespective of when a building may have been constructed, altered or repaired.
(B) Those properties which shall require alterations and/or repairs shall begin to make reparations immediately upon passage and property owners and occupants shall show a good faith effort that these alterations and/or repairs shall be completed within the guidelines established herein and shall continue to be maintained accordingly.
(C) Property owners who cannot complete the required alterations and/or repairs within the guidelines set forth shall be allowed the opportunity to petition the Board of Review (as defined in § 131.05) to request an extension, providing they provide documentation that they are making a good faith effort to comply with the ordinances, including, but not limited to, presenting a plan of action, timeline for completion and progress made to date.
(D) The Board of Review shall review the requests in a public forum and consider public comments before making final determinations on extensions. No extensions shall be granted for a period to exceed three years from the date of adoption.
(Ord. 113, passed 3-11-2014)