§ 10-1606. EXEMPTIONS.

(a)

The following shall be subject to registration under this article, but shall be exempt from routine and baseline inspection:

(1)

Newly Constructed Buildings. Newly constructed buildings shall be exempt from this article for a period of ten years. The ten year period begins to run on the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

(2)

Government Regulated, Subsidized Residential Rental Units or those with Government-Sponsored Financing. Those Properties that are subject to routine inspections by another government agency or government-sponsored enterprises (i.e., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, etc.).

(b)

An Owner is required to provide an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury certifying the Property is exempt.

(c)

A Residential Rental Unit that is determined to be exempt shall become subject to the requirements of this article if a notice and order relating to the Property is issued pursuant to the provisions of this code. A Property that loses its exemption pursuant to this subsection may reinstate its exemption if:

(1)

After the last inspection conducted pursuant to this article, the Inspector determines that no violations exist; and

(2)

The Owner is not delinquent on any payment to the city of fees, penalties, business taxes or other monies related to the Property.

(Added Ord. 2017-5, § 1, eff. 3-13-17).