§ 158.012 LICENSE FEES REQUIRED FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING COMPLEXES AND LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS.
   (A)    The landlord of a multi-family dwelling complex or lodging establishment shall pay an annual registration fee for a rental license at a rate per dwelling unit or guest room to offset the city’s cost of administration, registration, and inspections, and as set forth in the Regulatory Compliance Department fee schedule.
   (B)   Fees in general.
      (1)   Fees shall be in accordance with a schedule approved by the City Council to include:
      (2)   A registration fee based upon the number of multi-family dwelling units or guest rooms which shall be:
         (a)   Submitted annually with the registration form; and
         (b)   Submitted with a new registration upon a change of ownership of the complex.
   (C)   Late fee; registration fee deadlines.
      (1)   A late fee of $200 shall be charged and due at the time of payment if the annual registration fee is not paid by the due date.
      (2)   All rental registration fees are due the earlier of January 1 or within 30 days of the date of invoice issued by the Regulatory Compliance Department.
   (D)   An after-hours inspection fee of $50 per hour, with a two-hour minimum paid in advance, may be charged for inspections that occur Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 p.m. through 7:00 a.m., and anytime on Saturday or Sunday.
   (E)   A reinspection fee of $100 may be assessed for each subsequent reinspection for each dwelling unit in which a previously noted, but uncorrected, violation exists.
   (F)   A reinspection fee of $200 for each dwelling unit or guest room inspected shall be assessed when there is a probation, suspension or revocation registration status.
   (G)   A reinstatement fee of $200 for a multi-family dwelling complex or lodging establishment shall be assessed when there is a suspension or revocation registration status.
   (H)   The fee requirements described above shall not include a dwelling unit operated by a nursing facility or assisted living facility.
(Ord. OR-2225-21, passed 10-11-21; Am. Ord. OR-2232-21, passed 12-13-21; Am. Ord. OR-2251-22, passed 5-9-22; Am. Ord. OR-2353-24, passed 3-25-24)