(A) Within ten days of the issuance of a notice of determination by the Director, the owner of the structure shall register the vacant structure and pay the appropriate fee as set forth in this chapter. Registration of vacant structures shall be done semi-annually, by completing the requisite forms and returning them to City Hall.
(B) During the period of registration, the owner shall provide access to the city to conduct inspections of the property, both interior and exterior, as deemed necessary by the city, following reasonable notice, to determine compliance with this chapter and any other relevant codes and ordinances. of the city.
(C) The owner shall comply with all applicable ordinances of the city and/or state laws, including, without limitation, property maintenance, building, fire and zoning ordinances in the city's Code of Ordinances. To this end, the owner shall apply for all building, fire, zoning, or other permits necessary to bring the structure into compliance within 30 days of registering the property.
(D) The owner shall, within 30 days of registering the property, complete the removal of all:
(1) Combustible materials from the structure in compliance with the applicable fire regulations;
(2) Waste, rubbish, or debris from the interior and exterior of the structure; and
(3) Excessive vegetation, including grass more than eight inches from the yard(s) surrounding the vacant structure in accordance with city ordinances.
(E) The owner shall immediately lock and/or secure all windows, doors, and other openings in the structure to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons as provided in the ordinances of the city. The owner shall, as needed, be responsible for providing additional security in the event of increased danger to human life or public welfare, as determined by the city, which may consider police call logs and/or other records of the city.
(F) If ordered to board building openings, the structure boarded shall have the boarding painted of the same color of the most dominate color of the structure. Any variance must be approved by the Director or designee.
(G) The obligations of the owner are continuing obligations which are effective throughout the time of the structure's vacancy, as that term is defined in this chapter.
(Ord. 24-10, passed 3-18-2024; Ord. 24-12, passed 4-1-2024)