§ 14-403. Property registration required.

(1)

An owner of a foreclosed, vacant or abandoned residential property within the city shall register the structure with the department of community development within fifteen (15) days of the earlier of:

a.

The property becoming subject to foreclosure;

b.

The property becoming a vacant property;

c.

The property becoming an abandoned property; or

d.

Notice being sent to the owner of the structure by the department of community development that the structure has been declared a foreclosed, vacant or abandoned residential property.

(2)

An owner of a foreclosed, vacant or abandoned residential property may apply for a registration on forms provided by the department of community development. The owner must pay the required registration fees. No registration is valid unless filled out accurately and completely, signed by the owner, and the proper fees have been paid. A registration fee once tendered may not be refunded or transferred. It is a violation of this article for an owner to provide inaccurate information on an application for a registration.

(3)

The registration must contain the following information:

a.

The address of the foreclosed, vacant or abandoned residential property;

b.

The date on which the property became foreclosed, vacant or abandoned;

c.

The legal name, address, telephone number and date of birth of the owner;

d.

The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the members of any owner that is a limited liability company, and the dates of birth of the members if individuals;

e.

The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the majority shareholders of any owner that is a corporation, and the dates of birth of the majority shareholders if individuals;

f.

An acknowledgment of local responsible agent form signed by the local responsible agent, if required;

g.

Any additional information required by the department of community development; and

h.

A statement allowing authorized staff of the city to enter the premises for purposes of inspection.

(4)

Payment in full of all of the following fines, fees and debts relating to the property being registered that are owed to the city and are currently due or past due must be paid prior to obtaining a foreclosed, vacant or abandoned residential property registration:

a.

Outstanding water or sewer bills;

b.

All charges for mowing, cleanup, weed or debris removal; and

c.

Any fines, penalties or debts of any sort arising from provisions of the housing code, including any blight violations.

(Ord. No. 2012-4, § 1, 3-7-12)