1368.19 GOOD WORKMANSHIP.

   Additions, replacements, repairs, or changes made to buildings, accessory buildings, appurtenances, or facilities regulated by this title shall be made with good workmanship and in accordance with Maumee and State Codes.

(Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)

1368.20 EXTERIOR SECURITY LIGHTING.

   An exterior light fixture in. good repair shall be provided adjacent to each entryway and exit located at the side or rear of a building having electrical service. Such light fixture shall illuminate between dusk to dawn daily and shall comply with all City standards and codes.

(Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)

1368.21 STREET ADDRESS VISIBLE.

   Street addresses shall be provided for any building regulated by this article so as to identify the building from an adjacent public street or alleyway and in accordance with the Maumee City Code. (Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)

1368.22 VACANT BUILDING IDENTIFICATION.

   The owner of any vacant property herein covered by this code shall provide the city with the name and phone number of the property owner or other responsible person to be contacted regarding maintenance or an emergency.

(Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)

1368.23 INSPECTIONS AUTHORIZED.

   The standards of this Chapter shall be applied to all non-residential buildings including, but not limited to, primary structures, accessory structures, yards, unsafe buildings, and buildings with advanced deterioration.

(Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)

1368.24 APPLICABILITY.

   The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all non-residential buildings and properties located within the City of Maumee. In the event of a conflict with the Ohio Building Code or Ohio Fire Code as adopted by Maumee; these state codes shall apply if they are more restrictive.

(Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)

1368.25 ENFORCEMENT PROCESS.

   In enforcement of the standards of this chapter, the City shall utilize the methods and procedures established in the Maumee City Code, and all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures adopted pursuant thereto. Non-Residential Buildings are not required to register and/or be inspected on a consistent basis as with Non-Owner-Occupied Residential Dwellings. However, Inspectors are still authorized to inspect said premises if it appears or is reported that a blighted, structural, or violated code condition may exist.

(Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)

1368.26 FEES.

   Inspection fees, applicable late fees as well as any other charges in connection with vacant property inspection shall be established by the City Administrator. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to calculate and charge on a fully allocated hourly rate and/or a fixed, graduated rate which shall generally reduce as the number of units within a structure increase and shall cover the cost of said program. All fees and charges shall be placed in a Non-Residential Housing Code Enforcement Fund. No part of the funds held in the Non-Residential Housing Code Enforcement Fund may be transferred to the general operating fund for any purpose. (Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)

1368.27 INSPECTION ENTRY AUTHORIZED.

   When an emergency is believed to exist within a building or accessory building, the City shall have the right to enter immediately and at any time without a warrant or without requesting permission. Entry must be for the sole purpose of determining that an emergency exists or to abate an emergency condition known to exist.

   In a non-emergency situation the code official shall first make reasonable effort to locate the tenant, owner, or owner's authorized agent or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. Where the owner and/or occupant denies access, a warrant for inspection of the premises shall be sought. The Director of Public Safety, Chief Building Official, Chief of Police, or Fire Official shall obtain a warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction according to applicable law. In a non-emergency situation prior to obtaining a warrant, the property owner and/or occupant shall be afforded the opportunity for pre-compliance review as to the need for an inspection before a neutral decision maker according to law.

(Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)

1368.28 CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP.

   The prohibitions contained in this Code shall be applicable to owners or responsible persons of properties regulated by this chapter.

(Ord. 002-2023. Passed 1-3-23.)