(A) Any rental residence that has been vacant as defined by § 150.051 must be inspected prior to the same being offered for occupancy to any tenant. The owner or person in charge of the rental residence shall contact the Planning and Zoning Administrator and request the inspection.
(B) The inspection shall be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Administrator for the city. The inspection shall be focused on determining the apparent structural integrity and general habitability of the rental residence. The inspection shall be performed at no cost to either the property owner or potential tenant of the property.
(C) If the inspection reveals deficiencies in structural integrity or general habitability, the property shall not be occupied as a rental residence until the deficiencies have been corrected and agreed to by the Planning and Zoning Administrator, subject to review by the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 12.07.03) (Ord. 737, passed - -; Ord. 800, passed - -; Ord. 877, passed - -)