Owners who are required to register their properties pursuant to this chapter shall submit a completed vacant property registration form, as provided by the village office containing the following information:
(A) The name of the owner of the property.
(B) A mailing address where mail may be sent that will be acknowledged as received by the owner. If certified mail/return receipt requested is sent by the village office to the address and the mail is returned marked "refused" or "unclaimed," then such occurrence shall be prima facie proof that the owner has failed to comply with this requirement. If ordinary mail sent by the village office to the address is returned for whatever reason, then such occurrence shall be prima facie proof that the owner has failed to comply with this requirement.
(C) The name of an individual responsible for the care and control of the vacant property. Such individual may be the owner, if the owner is an individual, or may be someone other than the owner with whom he or she has contracted.
(D) A current address, phone number, fax, and email address (if fax and email addresses are available) where communications may be sent that will be acknowledged as received by the owner or individual responsible for the care and control of the property. If certified mail/return receipt requested is sent to the address and the mail is returned marked "refused" or "unclaimed", or if ordinary mail sent to the address is returned for whatever reason, then such occurrence shall be prima facie proof that the owner has failed to comply with this requirement.
(E) Authorization to the village staff or contracted personnel to access the exterior of the property for inspection purposes.
(F) Verification that the utilities and the furnace are functioning.
(G) Proof of property insurance coverage for vacant structure(s).
(Ord. 310, passed 8-1-2022)