(A) Except as provided herein this subchapter shall apply to all buildings containing rental property. Structures having no more than four dwelling units shall not be required to obtain a certificate of compliance provided that:
(1) One of the building dwelling units constitutes the principal residence of the owner; and
(2) It has been this owner's principal residence continuously since September 2, 1986.
(B) Owners of structures not required to have a certificate of compliance shall file the initial application without fee. This exemption shall terminate automatically upon the sale or other transfer of the property.
('71 Code, § 13-201) (Ord. passed 10-15-91)