(A) The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and monitoring the status of vacant buildings within the jurisdiction.
(B) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all commercial and industrial vacant buildings within Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 2, generally located in downtown Mansfield, except as otherwise stated herein. This chapter shall not apply to vacant buildings that:
(1) Have a valid open building permit for construction, remodeling, or repair;
(2) Are being actively marketed for sale or lease for a period of less than six consecutive months following the date that the building became a vacant building by a licensed real estate broker or an owner who is regularly advertising the property for sale; or
(3) Are under contract for sale or lease for a period of less than six months following the date that the building became a vacant building.
(Ord. OR-2194-20, passed 11-9-20)