(a) A structure under active construction/renovation and having a valid structure permit(s) at the time of initial inspection shall be exempt from registration until the expiration of the longest running, currently active structure permit.
(b) A structure which has suffered fire damage or damage caused by extreme weather conditions shall be exempt from the registration requirement for a period of ninety days after the date of the fire or extreme weather event if the property owner submits a request for exemption in writing to the Mayor or his designee. This request shall include the names and addresses of the owner or owners, and a statement of intent to repair and reoccupy the structure in an expedient manner, or the intent to demolish the structure.
(c) A structure that is for sale and listed with a licensed State of Ohio realtor shall be exempted for a period of twelve months from the start of vacancy, provided that the owner submits proof to the Mayor or his designee of such listing and for sale status.
(d) A structure that has been granted an exemption pursuant to the following. Any owner of a vacant structure may request an exemption from the provisions of this chapter by filing a written application with the Structure Commissioner who shall timely consider same. In determining whether a request for exemption should be granted, the Director shall consider the following: the applicant's prior record as it pertains to Village Zoning Code or Property Maintenance Code violations; the amount of vacant property the applicant currently has within the Village; and the length of time that the structure for which the exception is sought has been vacant.
(Ord. 2018-17. Passed 9-13-18.)