§ 22-708. Registration.

(a)

Any owner of a vacant building shall obtain and maintain a current and valid registration for each vacant building.

(b)

The city, an independent school district, the United States of America, the State of Texas, or any political subdivision, department, or agency of any of the foregoing are exempt from the provisions of this section.

(c)

The owner shall complete the application for registration and pay the required fees as set forth in appendix A of this Code.

(d)

The building official shall issue the vacant building registration when the building official determines:

(1)

The owner has submitted the completed form,

(2)

All required fees have been paid,

(3)

The building official has inspected the building in conformance with section 22-709.

(e)

If the building official determines that all of the requirements of this section have not been met, the building official shall deny the registration. The building official shall deliver written notice of denial to the owner including the basis for denial.

(f)

The registration required by this section shall expire on the earlier of:

(1)

One year after the date of issuance;

(2)

Upon demolition of the building;

(3)

When ownership of the building changes; or

(4)

When the building becomes legally occupied pursuant to a valid certificate of occupancy.

(g)

A registration of a vacant building issued pursuant to this section is not transferable.

(h)

The owner shall place a sign made of durable, weather-resistant material which is not less than three inches by eight inches in size on or near the front door of the building which contains in clearly legible print:

(1)

The name and 24-hour contact phone number of the person that is authorized by the owner to make decisions regarding the day-to-day supervision, management and maintenance of the building and premises;

(2)

The words "THIS PROPERTY MANAGED BY . . ." and "TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS CALL"; and

(3)

Such other information which will identify the property to the owner's agent.

(Ord. No. 3170, § 2, 2-7-2012)