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§ 150.44 AGREEMENT OF RECIPROCITY.
   There is hereby established an agreement of reciprocity between the city and any other city and county in which there exists, legislation basically containing the provisions of this subchapter and the Mayor of the city is hereby authorized to execute an interlocal agreement(s) with any such city or county.
(1992 Code, § 150.54) (Ord. 13-91, passed 6-27-1991)
§ 150.45 ELECTRIC PERMITS.
   The fees for permits and inspection shall be as provided for in the County and Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission’s Building Inspection Department, planning and zoning fee schedule.
(1992 Code, § 150.55) (Ord. 14-91, passed 6-27-1991; Ord. 09-2018, passed 1-15-2019) Penalty, see § 150.99
MAINTENANCE OF VACANT, FORECLOSED PROPERTIES
§ 150.55 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   CITY ATTORNEY. The City Attorney of the City of Highland Heights or his or her designee.
   CODE OFFICIAL. The Code Enforcement Officer of the City of Highland Heights or his or her designee.
   FORECLOSED. A property upon which a mortgagee has filed an action in foreclosure in order to recover monies pursuant to a mortgage agreement which has been secured by a lien on property.
   MORTGAGEE. Any for-profit lender who is a party to a mortgage agreement and whose interest in that agreement is secured by a lien on residential property.
   PERSON IN CONTROL. The person, persons or entity holding title to the freehold estate of the premises; a mortgagee or vendee in possession; a receiver; an executor; a trustee; and any person, public or private entity, lessee or holder of a lesser estate in the premises, and/or its duly authorized agent(s), with the authority to bring a building or premises into compliance with the provisions of this subchapter, including, but not limited to any mortgagee that has filed an action in foreclosure on the particular premises at issue, until title to the premises is transferred to a third party.
   RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. Parcel of land which contains a dwelling or structure that provides living accommodations for persons.
   VACANT. Unoccupied or without authorized human inhabitants.
   VACANT, FORECLOSED PROPERTY REGISTRATION FORM. A form publicly available from the City Clerk or Zoning Administrator that mortgagees subject to the requirements of this subchapter must complete and submit as specified in this section.
(1992 Code, § 150.70) (Ord. 03-2013, passed 4-16-2013)
§ 150.56 REGISTRATION OF VACANT FORECLOSED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
   (A)   Initial filing. 
      (1)   Within ten business days of filing a foreclosure action on residential property that is vacant at the time of filing, the mortgagee shall submit a vacant, foreclosed property registration form for the City Clerk or Zoning Administrator.
      (2)   A mortgagee is not required to submit the vacant, foreclosed registration form if the residential property located within the city is not vacant on the date of the filing of a foreclosure action on the property. However, if the residential property becomes vacant at any point during the foreclosure process, the mortgagee shall submit a vacant, foreclosed property registration form regarding the property to the city’s Zoning Administrator and City Clerk within ten business days of the vacancy.
      (3)   The vacant, foreclosed property registration form shall contain the following information:
         (a)   Description of the residential property, including, but not limited to, the street address and parcel identification number;
         (b)   The name, street address and telephone number of a natural person, 18 years of age or older, or a business entity registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State designated by the mortgagee as an authorized agent for receiving notices of code violations and for receiving process in any court proceeding or administrative enforcement proceeding on behalf of the mortgagee in connection with enforcement of this subchapter, and this person or entity must maintain an office in the state or must actually reside in the state; and
         (c)   The mortgagee shall pay the initial registration fee listed in § 150.57.
   (B)   Change of information. The mortgagee shall notify the city’s Zoning Administrator and City Clerk within ten business days of any change of information on the foreclosed property registration form. The vacant, foreclosed property registration form shall be maintained with accurate information until the property is sold at a judicial sale, transferred to a bona fide owner-occupant, or an unaffiliated third party. The mortgagee shall notify the Zoning Administrator and City Clerk in writing when the property is transferred to a bona fide owner-occupant or an unaffiliated third party, the property is reoccupied, or the property is sold at a judicial sale, so the property may be promptly removed from the registry.
   (C)   Annual requirements. On an annual basis, the mortgagee shall pay the annual registration fee listed in § 150.57.
(1992 Code, § 150.71) (Ord. 03-2013, passed 4-16-2013) Penalty, see § 150.99
§ 150.57 FEES.
   Mortgagees shall pay any required fees until the foreclosure is dismissed or until the property is transferred to a third-party. The fees for the various requirements under this chapter are as follows:
 
Title of Fee
Fee Amount
Initial registration fee
$500
Annual registration fee
$500
 
(1992 Code, § 150.72) (Ord. 03-2013, passed 4-16-2013) Penalty, see § 150.99
§ 150.58 MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS OF MORTGAGEES.
   During the period that the property is registered, the mortgagee shall have the obligations set forth in this section.
   (A)   Obligations. Vacant, foreclosed property shall be maintained free of all outward appearances of foreclosure and vacancy during the registration period including:
      (1)   No signs or placards on the exterior of the building or in the windows indicating that the property is vacant or foreclosed;
      (2)   Grass shall be no higher than eight inches at any time and all noxious weeds shall be removed;
      (3)   The premises shall be maintained free of debris and litter;
      (4)   The premises shall remain secure and locked. Broken windows and doors which are visible from the right-of-way may be covered with plywood or similar boarding material on an emergency basis, but for no more than ten business days, while arrangements are being made to replace broken glass or broken parts of the existing windows and doors. Broken windows and doors on the rear or sides of the building may be boarded until the windows and doors are repaired for re-occupancy provided that the boarded openings are not visible from public right-of-way;
      (5)   Windows and doors which are visible from the right-of-way may not be boarded and shall be maintained in good repair;
      (6)   Handbills, circulars and advertisements shall be removed from porches and yards in a timely manner; and
      (7)   Standing water on the premises, including, but not limited to, standing water in swimming pools, shall be eliminated.
   (B)   Additional requirements. The maintenance requirements and penalties in this subchapter related to vacant, foreclosed residential properties are in addition to, and shall not be considered in conflict with, any and all other property maintenance requirements of the city code of ordinances. Nothing within this subchapter shall be construed to limit the responsibilities of persons in control to comply with and adhere to any and all building, housing, health and zoning ordinances established by the city. Nothing within this subchapter shall be construed to limit or conflict with the responsibilities of persons in control to comply with and adhere to any and all state and federal laws.
(1992 Code, § 150.73) (Ord. 03-2013, passed 4-16-2013) Penalty, see § 150.99
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