(A) This applies to all residential rental structures or residential units in the city after the publication of this chapter, and to those subsequently constructed or created. For residential rental structures or residential units, which have been registered in accordance with the provisions of § 97.05, the prohibitions against leasing, renting, and occupying contained in § 97.08 and the posting requirements of § 97.09 shall be inapplicable to such dwellings or units until 60 days after the city makes it initial inspection of such dwellings or units. This will permit the owner time to make necessary repairs and obtain a certificate of compliance while maintaining occupancy of the rental unit; however, if the defects which must be corrected pose an imminent threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants, the inspector shall commence procedures to vacate the dwelling, and the provisions of § 97.09 prohibiting occupancy shall be immediately applicable.
(B) Any residential rental structure which is a new construction or renovation which required a comprehensive inspection, and which is issued a certificate of occupancy pursuant to an inspection after, will also be issued a certificate of compliance simultaneous with the certificate of occupancy and an inspection fee pursuant to § 97.12 shall not then be required. Residential rental structures which are new construction shall comply with registration requirements pursuant to § 97.05.
(Ord. 224, passed 4-2-2024)