(a) Application for a letter of compliance shall be submitted in writing, on forms provided, to the Building official 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 a violation or emergency, who must be a resident of the State of West Virginia with authority to enter the dwelling and correct any violations;
(4) The tax map and parcel number for the realty;
(5) For each dwelling unit within the dwelling:
A. Whether the application is for an initial or a renewal letter of compliance;
B. Number of off-street parking spaces available on site; and
C. Dwelling unit identification or number.
(6) A statement that the applicant has notified the Monongalia County Assessor's Office that the realty should be classified as a Class IV realty in accordance with State Law.
(b) Any applicant who provides false information on the application shall be in violation of this article, and the application containing false information shall be denied, in addition to any other penalty provided by law. If the Building Official determines, after a letter of compliance has been issued, that the application for the letter of compliance contained false information, the Building Official may immediately revoke the letter of compliance by providing written notice to the applicant and by posting the notice at the dwelling.
(c) Complete applications for a letter of compliance shall be filed at least sixty (60) days before a letter of compliance will be needed for occupancy of the dwelling involved in the application.
(d) Upon receiving an application for a letter of compliance, the Building Official will determine whether the application is complete and notify the applicant in writing either that:
(1) More information is required; or
(2) The application is complete.
An application will be deemed complete only when it provides all information required by this article and the forms and regulations of the Building Official and is accompanied by the fee prescribed by the current fee schedule published by the City.
(Ord. 531. Passed 10-3-22.)