1791.05 APPLICATION FOR LETTER OF COMPLIANCE; FILING DEADLINES; FEES.

   (a)    Application for a letter of compliance shall be submitted in writing, on forms provided to the Building Inspector and shall contain at least:

       (1)    The address or addresses of the dwelling.

       (2)    The number of dwelling units in the dwelling.

       (3)    The name, address and telephone number of:

         A.    The owner;

         B.    The agent, operator or other person to contact in case of emergency;

         C.    The person to be notified if a condition of nonconformance is found.

      For each dwelling unit within the dwelling:

      (4)    Whether the application is for an initial or a renewal letter of compliance;

      (5)    Number of off-street parking spaces available on site; and

      (6)    Dwelling unit identification or number.

    (b)    Renewal applications shall be filed at least thirty days before the expiration of the existing letter of compliance.

   (c)    Upon receiving an application for renewal of the letter of compliance, the Inspector shall arrange to reinspect the dwelling unit.

   (d)    Fees.

      (1)    Application fee for rental housing units, exclusive of owner occupied housing units with roomers, dormitories and boarding or lodging house shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per dwelling unit; however, for those single structures containing six or more units, the application fee shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) per dwelling unit.

       (2)    Application fee for owner-occupied housing units with more than one roomer shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) per sleeping room.

      (3)    Application fee for boarding or lodging houses or dormitories shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) per sleeping room.

      (4)    Application fee for hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be twenty dollars ($20.00), with that fee being refunded should either body determine a citation to be baseless.

       (5)    Charge for missed appointments: twenty dollars ($20.00) unless providing notification at least twenty-four hours prior to scheduled appointment.

      (6)    Emergency call out (after normal business hours): forty dollars ($40.00) for the first two hours; thereafter twenty dollars ($20.00) per hour. A minimum charge of forty dollars ($40.00) will be due on any emergency call out.

      (7)    Court appearances: Seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per hour; one hour minimum charge.

       (8)    Real estate inspections: Seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per hour; one hour minimum charge.

      (9)    Duplicate copies of letter of compliance to the owner: one dollar ($1.00) per copy. (Passed 7-11-00.)