(a) Application for a rental dwelling or rooming house permit required by the provisions of this Housing Code shall be made annually by supplying necessary information to determine compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations for the existing use or occupancy or the intended use or occupancy on forms supplied by the Building Department.
(b) The Housing Inspector may require the submission of a certificate of occupancy stating such information, and he may cause a general inspection of the structure or premises to be made; provided, however, that in the case of a double house or two (2) family dwelling which has all of the separate units occupied by tenants in common, joint tenants, or other co-owners, the Inspector shall not cause a general interior inspection of the structure other than upon request, complaint or under emergency situations. And further provided that, in situations where one (1) unit of such double house or two (2) family dwelling is owner-occupied, with the remaining unit occupied by those persons other than the owner, the Inspector shall not cause a general interior inspection other than upon request, complaint or under emergency situations.
(c) If a building or other structure is found in compliance with the provisions of this Housing Code, and all other laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable thereto, the Housing Inspector shall issue a permit for such building or structure, which shall contain the following information:
(1) The street address or other identifying characteristics of the building or other structure.
(2) The name and address of the owner and, if the owner does not reside on the premises, the name and address of the resident agent in charge of the building or structure, and the name and address of the nonresident agent, if any.
(3) The exact nature and extent of the use or occupancy authorized.
(4) The period for which such permit is issued.
(d) The Housing Inspector shall have the power to revoke a permit if any of the following conditions have been determined:
(1) False statement is made by the applicant in connection with the issuance of such permit.
(2) For noncompliance of a structure or its use with the requirements of the Housing Code.
(3) If the owner, agent or person in charge of a structure refuses to comply with any applicable provisions of this Housing Code.
(4) If the structure is being maintained or used in such a manner as to constitute a public nuisance. In the event the Housing Inspector determines to revoke a permit for the reason that the structure is being maintained in such a manner as to constitute a public nuisance, the owner of said structure shall have the right to appeal the revocation to the Nuisance Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 1313.05 of the Codified Ordinances and the Notice of Revocation shall advise the owner of the right of appeal.
(Ord. 2022-95. Passed 11-28-22.)