Owners of rental property not residing in the County and/or condominium associations shall designate and register with the City in the Office of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services a "designated agent" located in the County and empowered to represent a property owner(s) in matters concerning compliance with the Iowa City Housing Code and as defined in section 17-5-3 of this chapter. Failure to designate and register a designated agent is a violation of this chapter and may result in revocation of a rental permit. (1978 Code §17-3)