An application for a vacant building inspection required by this chapter shall be made upon forms supplied by the Building Commissioner.
(a) The Building Commissioner shall cause a general exterior and interior inspection for the dwelling structure and premises to be made.
(b) The vacant building inspection shall contain the following information:
(1) The street address or other identifying characteristics of the dwelling structure;
(2) The name and address of the owner(s); lessee or party in control;
(3) The authorized use and occupancy of the dwelling structure; and
(4) The listing of all known code violations existing at the time of such inspection.
(c) Once a vacant building inspection is issued, it shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of the inspection required herein, and that inspection is only good for one transfer. In the event of resale within the one-year period, this vacant building inspection shall be transferred to any subsequent bona fide purchaser and shall be valid for the remainder of that period.
(d) If the owner or agent refuses to consent to an inspection of the subject property, or if consent is otherwise unobtainable, the Building Commissioner or his/her designated representative shall not make such inspection without first obtaining a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 11-10. Passed 3-22-10; Ord. 13-16. Passed 10-24-16; Ord. 28-18. Passed 11-12-18.)