(A) (1) When a building or structure is to be registered as required herein, the owner or agent shall submit a vacant building plan.
(2) The plan shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
(a) A plan of action to maintain the building and premises thereof in conformance with all laws of the city and state, with reference to premises security and protection from vandalism;
(b) An approved plan for fire alarm and fire protection if required by the City Fire Department;
(c) The name and address of a local company, person or designated agent who can be called when emergencies occur and who may provide inspection access or make immediate repairs to windows, doors, alarm systems or other facilities or utilities. The company, person or designated agent shall be located in or a resident of a either the county or Hocking County and at least 18 years of age;
(d) A plan of action to remedy any fire, safety, health, sanitation or public nuisance existing or occurring in the building or on the premises;
(e) Any plans for demolishing or altering structures or buildings, along with a time schedule for such activity;
(f) Certification of insurance that will be applicable on the property during the time of vacancy;
(g) Any planned changes in ownership or interest in the property;
(h) If required, a lighting plan for parking or loading areas and night-time illumination of areas and walkways of the building which may be vulnerable to vandalism or criminal activity, as determined by the City Manager, Chief of Police or the City Manager’s designated representative;
(i) A listing of any and all motor vehicles that will be stored on the premises, along with the registration and ownership of such vehicles and a certification that current license and registration will be maintained or the vehicles stored in an enclosed building; and
(j) A plan in accordance with the requirements of § 156.04 for the maintenance of all structural items, such as windows, doors and other openings, so as to avoid the necessity of any boarding up, which is prohibited unless required and approved by the City Manager, and a plan for the regular maintenance of all exterior lighting fixtures and the illumination of the building, premises and walkways adjacent thereto. If a store front window is involved, a form of display shall be submitted to and approved by the City Manager, or his or her designated representative, so as to avoid the appearance of vacancy and to avoid papering, soaping and/or boarding up.
(B) The plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Manager, or his or her designated representative, and implemented and completed within 30 days of the date that the building is registered under this chapter.
(C) The vacant building plan shall remain in effect, notwithstanding a change in ownership. A new owner shall be required to file a new registration with the City Manager within five days of ownership and supply the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the new owners, along with any required information, including new agent name that may be different from that set forth in the original plan and registration.
(D) Failure to comply with the approved plan shall constitute a violation of this section, subjecting the owner of the building to the penalties provided in this chapter or any other applicable regulation.
(Prior Code, § 9.17.05) Penalty, see § 156.99