The owner of a rental dwelling unit who does not reside in the City of Lorain shall designate an agent who in addition to the owner shall be responsible for operation of the Rental Dwelling Unit and who may accept service of process and official notices issued by the City of Lorain on behalf of 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 of the rental dwelling unit. Failure to maintain a rental dwelling unit or to maintain any requirements regarding licensure shall be grounds for revocation of an existing Housing License or denial of issuance of a Housing License. A designated agent shall be an individual person who resides in the City of Lorain, shall provide a valid address within the City and promptly notify the Chief Building Official of any change in address or other change in status. (Ord. 257-23. Passed 12-18-23.)