(A) A vacant structure property owner shall tender an annual registration fee of $100 for all structures regulated by this subchapter. Subsequent annual registration fees shall be due in the same amount on the anniversary date of the original registration fee being tendered.
(B) An owner or an owner's authorized agent may apply for an exemption to the registration fee on an annual basis. A fee exemption is only valid for 12 months. Exemptions may be granted under the following circumstances:
(1) A vacant building which has suffered fire damage or damage caused by extreme weather conditions may be exempted for a period of one year from the date of the fire or extreme weather event.
(2) A property owner who is determined to be indigent by the city must register the property and is otherwise subject to this subchapter, but shall be exempt from the registration fees.
(3) Representatives of a property owner who is deceased, and the deceased owner's estate is subject to formal administration in the probate court, must register the property and are otherwise subject to this subchapter, but shall be exempt from the registration fees.
(4) A property owner who has obtained a building permit and is progressing in an expedient manner to prepare the premises for occupancy must register the property and is otherwise subject to this subchapter, but shall be exempt from the registration fees.
(Ord. O-2021-048, passed 1-25-22) Penalty, see § 92.99