(a) After inspecting properties on the vacant structure registry, if the Code Enforcement Agency Official determines the property is uninhabitable and violates the Building Code,
(1) The Code Enforcement Agency Official shall post a written notice on the property that shall include:
A. An explanation of the violation(s);
B. A description of the registration;
C. The date the fee will be assessed;
D. An explanation of how to be removed from the registration;
E. An explanation of the appeals process; and
F. A statement that if the fee is not paid, the property is subject to forfeiture; and
(2) Within five (5) business days of the inspection and the posting of the property, the Code Enforcement Agency Official shall, by certified mail, send a copy of the notice that was posted to the owner(s) of the property at the last known address according to the county property tax records.
(b) Within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the notification by the owner(s), the property owner may:
(1) Make and complete any repairs to the property that violate the applicable Building and Housing Code; or
(2) Provide written information to the Code Enforcement Agency Official showing that repairs are forthcoming in a reasonable period of time.
(3) Will obtain permits to complete any repairs per Section 1705.04, and any other applicable Section of the Building and Housing Code.
(c) After the repairs are made, the owner may request a reinspection of the property to ensure compliance with the Building and Housing Code. If the Code Enforcement Agency Official finds the violations are fixed, the owner is not subject to the uninhabitable structure fee.
(d) The Code Enforcement Agency Official may reinspect the property at any time to determine the progress of repairs. (Ord. 2020-13. Passed 12-7-20.)