(a) A building under active construction/renovation and having a valid building permit(s) shall be exempt from registration under this chapter 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 under this chapter for a period of ninety (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 Community Development Coordinator. This request shall include the name and address of the owner, and a statement of intent to repair and reoccupy the building in an expedient manner or intent to demolish the building.
(c) A building that is for sale and listed with a licensed State of Ohio realtor shall be exempted from registration under this chapter for a period of seven (7) months from the start of vacancy, provided that the owner submits proof to the Community Development Coordinator 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 Community Development Coordinator who shall timely consider the same. In determining whether a request for exemption should be granted, the Community Development Coordinator shall consider the following: the applicant's prior record as it pertains to any violations of the Village's Building Code or Planning and Zoning Code; the amount of vacant property the applicant currently has within the Village; and the length of time that the building for which the exemption is sought has been vacant.
(Ord. 19-20. Passed 11-4-20.)