17 - Creating a New Registration Program for All Vacant Central Area Buildings

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(6) A complete floor plan of the property for use by first responders in the event of a fire or other catastrophic event. (7) Written notice to the city, including a copy of the deed, of a change, in., a. Ownership of the property; b. Contact information for the owner or the designated manager. Written notice must be provided to the city no later than thirty (30) days after said changes have occurred. c. Continued annual registration of the property by the vacant structure property owner until said structure is deemed occupied and in compliance with all relevant code requirements by the city, "7-85. Registration fees. Vacant structure property owners shall tender an annual registration and inspection fee of $500,00 for each vacant property after the initial partial year of registration, for which no fee shall be due. Subsequent annual registration fees shall increase by $50.00 per year of registration, and shall be due and postmarked no later than January 31 of each year. "7-86. Property manager or agent. (a) Vacant structure property owners must designate a local manager for said properties and include the relevant contact information for the designated manager upon registering the property with the city.The property manager shall serve as agent for the property owner for purposes of accepting legal service; however, the vacant property owner remains personally liable in criminal prosecutions for code violations, (b) 'The property manager or agent must be available at the number listed at all times in the event of an emergency or catastrophe. '7-87. Standard of care for vacant property. The standard of care, subject to approval by the city manager or his designee, shall include, but is not limited to: (a) Window, skylight and door. Every window, storefront, skylight and exterior door part, including but not limited to the frame, the trim, window screens and hardware shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. All broken or missing windows shall be replaced with glass and secured in a manner so as to prevent unauthorized entry. All broken or missing doors shall be replaced with appropriately sized doors which shall be secured to prevent unauthorized entry. All glass shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. All exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be maintained in good condition and secured. Locks at all exterior doors, exterior attic access, windows, or exterior hatchways shall tightly secure the opening. Windows and doors shall not be secured by plywood or other similar means mounted on the exterior except as a temporary securing measure, and the same shall be removed within a period of time designated by the city manager or his/her designee. (b) Structure. All structural members and foundation shall be maintained free from deterioration, and shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed loads.