(a) No person shall use or cause a rental dwelling unit to be occupied without obtaining a license pursuant to the provisions of this Code. A license issued pursuant to this Code shall be obtained through the following process:
(1) A Housing License application shall be filed with the Building Housing and Planning Department and accompanied by an application fee listed below. Each Housing License application shall be signed by the owner of the property being registered or said owner's authorized agent, and shall include the following information:
A. Name, address and contact information of owner;
B. Legal address of the property;
C. Brief description of type and number of rental unit(s); and,
D. Name, address and contact information of a designated agent who shall be an individual person, residing in the County of Lorain, who in addition to the owner may accept service of process and official notices issued by the City to the owner. An official notice or service of process issued to a designated agent shall be deemed as served or delivered upon the owner of record.
E. In addition to the aforementioned requirements, applicants obtaining a license for a short-term rental must also provide the following:
1. Proof of property insurance
(b) Upon transfer of ownership of a Rental Dwelling Unit, the new owner shall notify the City of the transfer within thirty (30) days of the completed transfer and the identity of the designated agent.
(c) Notification of the owner or his designated agent at the address shown on the application form shall constitute notice pursuant to any provision of this Code.
(d) Registration completed pursuant to the provisions of this Code shall be for a period of one year and shall expire upon the first annual anniversary date after issuance of the Housing License.
(e) Applicants obtaining a license for a short-term rental shall obtain a Conditional Use Permit as set forth in Part Eleven of the City of Lorain Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. 257-23. Passed 12-18-23.)