(a) Issuance of Notice. When the Vacant Property Inspector determines that a building is vacant or shows evidence of vacancy and requires registration, the Vacant Property Inspector shall cause a written notice to be served upon the owner or person in charge of the premises, notifying such person that registration and inspection is required within the time specified in the notice.
(b) Compliance Required. No person shall fail to comply with a notice to register a vacant building in a reasonable amount of time as determined by the City Manager or his designated agent.
(c) Remedy of City. If the owner or any other person, firm or corporation, having the care of the lands mentioned in division (a) hereof, fails to comply with the notice provided for in division (b) hereof, notice of such assessment of registration fee shall be given to the owner of the lot or land charged therewith, or his agent, either in person or left at the usual place of residence or sent by mail, and all assessments not paid within ten days after the giving of such notice shall, after approval by Council, be subject to the imposition of a lien for the collection of unpaid fees.
(d) Non-Exclusive Remedy. Action undertaken pursuant to this Section shall not prevent the City from initiating criminal proceedings to enforce compliance, pursuant to Section 1329.99 of this Chapter.
(Ord. A-2936. Passed 8-27-18; Ord. A-2975, Passed 8-12-19.)