(a) The owner or agent for the owner of any non-owner occupied (rental) structures shall register properties with the Massillon Building Department, complete a registration application form prescribed by the Chief Building Official and pay all fees required as stated in Section 1330.02. This registration may be transferred to a new owner, provided the requirements of Section 1330.02 have been met.
(b) Any owner of non-owner occupied (rental) structures must file information about a contract agent with the City of Massillon. The agent must be at least 18 years of age and be locally accessible, with an office or residence in the State of Ohio.
(c) If a property has multiple individual owners, only one owner is required to file as the contact agent. If the property is owned by a trust - a trustee must file, an estate - the executor or administrator must file, a partnership or a limited partnership - a general partner must file, a limited liability company - a member, manager or officer of the company must file, an association - an associate must file, a corporation - an officer must file, any other business entity, a member or officer must file. If the owner resides outside the State of Ohio, the owner must designate an in-state agent.
(Ord. 16-2014. Passed 3-17-14.)