(A) The fee for registering a vacant structure of $100 shall be charged upon initial registration of any foreclosing property or vacant structure. The property must be registered as a vacant structure every six months. The registration fee is due on January 1 and July 1 of each year. If a property is deemed vacant, the fee will be prorated to the next deadline registration date.
(B) The fee for renewing the vacant structure registration each six months shall be $100 if the property is still vacant as defined under this chapter. The fee can be waived by the Building and Zoning Administrator or their designee, upon a determination of eligibility which shall include, but is not limited to, progress on the plan to bring the building into compliance, presented to the Building and Zoning Administrator, or their designee. The fee runs with the land, not with the owner.
(C) If a property, initially permitted under § 157.33, is subsequently deemed to be unoccupied, vacant or shows evidence of vacancy, the foreclosing party, tax buyer, recipient of deed in lieu of foreclosure or person shall file an amended registration form certifying the property is vacant.
(D) If a property remains in foreclosure or vacant beyond the initial 12 month time period, the following may apply: a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 per day assessed for properties that are vacant for at least one year and thereafter;
(E) The registration shall be renewed every six months (in January and July of each calendar year).
(F) Payment of the applicable registration fee does not relieve or exempt the owner or other person from paying any and all fines, penalties, costs or other such charges assessed for non-compliance with property maintenance standards or other code provisions in this chapter or elsewhere in the city's ordinances.
(Ord. 24-10, passed 3-18-2024; Ord. 24-12, passed 4-1-2024)