(a) A dwelling under active construction/renovation and having a valid building permit(s) at the time of initial inspection shall be exempt from registration until the expiration of the longest running, currently active building permit.
(b) A dwelling which has suffered fire damage or damage caused by extreme weather conditions shall be exempt from the registration requirement for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of the fire or extreme weather event if the property owner submits a request for exemption in writing to the Code Enforcement Supervisor . This request shall include the names and addresses of the owner or owners, and a statement of intent to repair and reoccupy the dwelling in an expedient manner, or the intent to demolish the dwelling. A copy of the declarations page of the homeowners or dwelling policy insuring the structure shall also be submitted.
(c) A dwelling that is for sale and listed with a licensed state of Ohio real estate broker, or for sale by owner, shall be exempted for a period of twelve (12) months from the start of vacancy so long as it is continuously listed and/or continuously and conspicuously advertised for sale at the dwelling location, provided that the owner submits proof to the Code Enforcement Supervisor of such listing and for sale status.
(d) A dwelling that has been granted an exemption pursuant to the following: Any owner of a vacant dwelling may request an exemption from the provisions of this chapter by filing a written application with the Director of Planning who shall timely consider same. In determining whether a request for exemption should be granted, the Director of Planning shall consider the following: the applicant's prior record as it pertains to City housing code, building code, or property maintenance code violations; the number of vacant dwellings the applicant currently has within the City; and the length of time that the dwelling for which the exception is sought has been vacant.
(Ord. 14-O-24. Passed 4-1-14; Ord. 18-O-075. Passed 9-4-18.)