(A) The Code Official shall issue a certificate of approval only after it has inspected the dwelling and finds that the dwelling meets the requirements of all of the applicable codes and ordinances of the City of Hamtramck. An inspection report shall be completed by the inspector after completing the inspection of the property. The report shall note all violations found in the dwelling. Before a certificate of approval is issued all violations must be corrected and approved. The inspection report shall be valid for one year from the date of inspection. Upon re-inspection and approval of the correction of all violations, a certificate of approval will be issued and remain valid for a one year period at which time a new inspection and certificate of approval will be required for the subsequent sale or transfer of the property. The one year period shall commence no later than the expiration date of the inspection report or six months from the date of the affidavit assuming correction of the violations, whichever is later.
(B) New dwellings. For newly constructed dwellings with an NEZ certificate that have not yet been occupied, a certificate of approval shall be issued upon final inspection of the new construction. This certificate shall be valid for one year following its issuance.
(C) Formerly non-owner occupied dwellings. For formerly non-owner occupied structures with an NEZ certificate, a certificate of approval will be issued upon transfer if a valid certificate of compliance was issued within 90 days prior to the transfer date.
(D) Vacant properties. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a new inspection and a new certificate of approval shall be required for any transfer or sale if the property for which an NEZ certificate is in effect becomes vacant, or is the subject of foreclosure proceedings, or is the subject of a police report regarding vandalism, breaking and entering or open structure, or is determined to be a dangerous building by the Code Official in accordance with the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Hamtramck.
(Ord. passed 11–14-2024)