At the time of application for a renewal of a vacated building maintenance license the owner may arrange with the Chief Building Official for the inspection of the building, its premises and interior. If the owner fails or refuses to consent to and arrange for an inspection, the Chief Building Official must first obtain a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction to authorize inspection of the premises for the purpose of determining the structural integrity of the building, that it will be safe for entry by fire fighters and police officers in time of emergency, and that the building and its contents do not present a hazard to the public during the time that the building remains vacant. The Chief Building Official shall renew a vacated building maintenance license on being satisfied after having inspected the building that the building is in compliance with the vacated building maintenance standards set forth in Section 1341.06 of this ordinance, adequately protected from intrusion by trespassers and from deterioration by the weather, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, will not unreasonably interfere with the reasonable and lawful use and enjoyment of other premises within the neighborhood, and will not pose any extraordinary hazard to police officers or fire fighters entering the premises in times of emergency; otherwise the director shall deny renewal.
The license renewal shall be for one year, which renewal shall run from the calendar year by the Chief Building Official.
(Ord. 2011-124. Passed 12-14-11.)