Vacant Building Registration

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1 j CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS RichIandbllllTX76fl8 PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Phone: (817) Fax: (817) Vacant Building Registration Indicate application type: C Single Family Q Duplex C Four-plex C Non-Residential Owners Information Owner s Name: Owner s Address: Owner s Phone Number(s):: Owner s Property Manager (if appicable): Address: Contact Phone Number(s): Address: Rental Property Address: Emergency Contact Name: Emergency Contact Address: Emergency Contact Phone Number: Emergency Contact Address: Emergency Contact Information Additional Information Date of Application: Date Building Was Last Occupied: Description of Any Hazardous Materials, Uses or Conditions That Currently Exist or Previously Existed in Vacant Building: Description of Vacant Building (Square feet, Number of Stories, Construction Type, Etc. I Number of BuildingslStructures on Site: Swimming Pool, Spas, Located inlon Premises: Name of Insurance Company: Name of Insurance Agent: Address: Phone Number(s): Policy Number: Proof ot Insurance on Vacant Building I

2 Consent for Inspection of Vacant Building Consent for building official to enter at reasonable times, provided that such entry shall eir be in presence of owner or owner s representative, or, should owner or owner s representative fail to appear when requested, based upon a search warrant issued by municipal court based on a showing of reasonable suspicion that a violation of Richland Hills, Texas Code of Odinances, Part II, Chapter 14- Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XV. Vacant Building, Division 1 has occurred. Date of Inspection: I OwnerlAgent Present (print): Signature: Plan For Vacant Building I TAD Parcel #: Name of Lien Holder(s): Address: Phone Number(s): Address: Certificate Number: Received By: Comments: For Official Use Only Date Received: Fee: Receipt Number:

3 ARTICLE XV. - VACANT BUILDINGS DIVISION 1.-GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec Definitions. Building means a structure for support or shelter of any use or occupancy. Building official means article and includes any enforce of this article. terms person designated representatives, by city manager to enforce and agents, or employees department designated administer this by official to Certificate of registration means a certificate of registration issued by building official article to owner or of a vacant building. operator under this Dwelling unit means one or more rooms designed to be a single one family and containing one or more kitchens, one or more bathrooms, housekeeping unit to and one or more accommodate bedrooms. Nonresidential use means any principal use of a building, or portion occupancy type or use group than a residential use group having less than four dwelling units. or structure, reof which is an Occupied means that one or more lawfully conduct business in or reside in at least 50 of total area of a building (excluding stairwells, elevator shafts, and mechanical rooms) as legal or owner, operator, lessee, or invitee on a noncransient basis to within scope of a valid certificate of occupancy; or within an occupancy use is authorized for building structure. equitable or persons permanent, Owner means a person in whom is vested ownership or title of real property: (1) Including but not limited to: a. The holder of fee simple title; b, The holder of a life estate; c. The holder of a leasehold d. The buyer in a contract estate for deed; e. A mortgagee, receiver, executor, or E The named (2) Not including grantee holder in last of a leasehold for an initial trustee recorded estate term that of five years or more; pursuant in control of real property; and deed; and and percent or tenancy for an initial term of less than five years. Person means any individual, corporation, organization, or any legal entity. or partnership, association, governmental entity, Premises or property means a lot plot, or parcel of land, including any structures on land. Registrant means a person issued a certificate of registration for a vacant building under this article. Structure means that which is built or work artificially built up or of parts joined composed constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of in some definite manner. toger

4 (b) Before revoking a certificate of registration under subsection (a), building official shall deliver (2) The registrant intentionally made a false statement as to a material matter in application or (3) The registrant failed to pay a fee required by this article at time it was due. in a hearing concerning certificate of registration; or state or federal law applicable to building; (1) The registrant failed to comply with any provision of this article or any or city ordinance or official; (1) One year after date of issuance; (2) The date vacant building changes controlling ownership, as determined by building (a) A certificate of registration for a vacant building expires earlier of: Sec Expiration and renewal of registration. Sec Appeal. (e) The revocation of a certificate of registration is stayed pending appeal. receipt of appeal unless orwise agreed by city and appellant. property registration appeal board within seven calendar days of delivery of notice of revocation. administrative remedies, and no rehearing or appeal may be granted. certificate of registration, action is final unless registrant files a written appeal to vacant decision shall be final. Section 112 of 2003 International Building Code. The decision of board is final as to reversing denial or revocation based upon proof by appellant that re was error as of not form basis of board s decision. Orwise, appeal shall be handled in accordance with (d) Failure to file an appeal in accordance with this section is a waiver of appeal and building official s (c) If a written request for an appeal hearing is flied with building official within seven-day period, city council creates and appoints a separate vacant property registration appeal board. vacant property registration appeal board shall hear appeal within 30 days from city s date of revocation or denial. Subsequent repair, renovation, correction, or payment of a fee shall (fl At appeal hearing, vacant property registration appeal board is limited to affirming or (a) If building official denies issuance or renewal of a certificate of registration or revokes a (b) The zoning board of adjustment shall serve as vacant property registration appeal board unless (c) If, after ten days from date notice required in subsection (b) is delivered, registrant has comply with notice. revocation, date building official orders revocation, and a statement informing deliver written notice of revocation to registrant. The notice must include reason for prevent revocation, and a statement that registrant has ten days after date of delivery to registrant of right of appeal. The notice must include reason for proposed revocation, action registrant must take to written notice to registrant that certificate of registration is being considered for revocation. not complied with notice, building official shall revoke certificate of registration and determines that: (a) The building official shall revoke a certificate of registration for a vacant building if buflding official

5 operator, The owner, or arrive at city or emergency premises. or person in control of a vacant building, or an authorized agent, must this section is notified by personnel an emergency condition has occurred on premises within one hour after a contact person named response (Ord. No , 2, ) Sec Insurance. that under Prior to issuance of a certificate of registration for any vacant building, registrant shall maintain in full force and effect at all times during registration period property casualty in an not less value of building according to last Tarrant County Appraisal District and with a deductible not to exceed $5,000.00, and, for property zoned for residential use or last used for residential liability insurance for vacant building in an of not less $25,000.00, and for zoned for nonresidential use or last used for nonresidential liability insurance for vacant building in an of not less than two times value of building according to last Tarrant County Appraisal District The policy shall designate city as an additional insured and cover any loss or resulting from to or resulting from owner s supervision, management, and of vacant building, use of building, or a condition of vacant building. The insurance policy shall require notice to building official within 30 days of policy s lapse, cancellation, or change in coverage. The insurance policy must be written by an insurance company approved by State of Texas and issued in a form approved by of Insurance. The owner shall provide a current certificate of insurance upon application, or renewal of certificate of registration. Upon a by building official, owner shall provide building official such additional information and as are to compliance with this section. amount assessment request documents Texas than purposes, property Department reinstatement, necessary ensure damage amount assessment. maintenance damages persons insurance amount purposes, property standard Sec Vacant building plan. (a) Within 30 days after a certificate of registration is issued for a vacant building, shall submit to building official a vacant building plan complying with this section. (b) date The vacant building plan must contain following: than reasonable registrant (1) A plan of action and a time schedule for correcting all existing violations of this article or any or city ordinance or or federal law applicable to building or its premises. state (2) A plan of action for maintaining building and its premises in compliance with this article and all applicable city ordinances and and federal laws. state (3) A plan of action for maintaining building and its premises in a safe and secure manner, including but not limited to, provisions for pest control, securing building from entry, and, for buildings zoned for nonresidential uses or last utilized for nonresidential lighting, security, and maintenance of any existing alarm systems and fire systems. suppression unauthorized purposes, (4) A plan of action for occupying, leasing or selling building, including a plan for marketing, advertising, or offering building for sale or lease. If such plan does not provide for listing property through a bona-fide licensed real must provide a specific marketing designed to aggressively market or utilize property, which plan shall be subject to city council review. strategy estate marketing firm or organization, applicant (5) A plan of action and time schedule for any repair, renovation or demolition of building.

6 and a description of last permitted use and type of property (e.g., a commercial retail and a description of any hazardous materials, uses or conditions that currently exist or previously existed in vacant building. building, a warehouse, an office, a hotel), date on which vacant building was last occupied, (2) The name, all street addresses, and main telephone number, if any, of vacant building, of applicant or applicant s authorized agent. demised space zoned for nonresidential use or last utilized for nonresidential purposes are as shown in city s fee schedule. Sec The fees for a certificate of registration and required inspection for each vacant occupancy or unit or financial interest in vacant building. of a person or persons to contact in an emergency as required by this article. owner s representative fail to appear when requested, based upon a search warrant issued by any changes in ownership of property. information contained in application for a certificate of registration for a vacant building, including building, area in square feet of each story, and wher each story is above or below ground building located at that address. located in or on premises of vacant building. noncorporeal entity, documentation regarding legal standing of business. necessary to aid in determination of wher requested certificate of registration should eir be in presence of owner or owners representative, or, should owner or municipal court based on a showing of reasonable suspicion that a violation of this article has same address, n information required in subsection (a) must be provided for each vacant (10) Consent for building official to enter at reasonable times, provided that such entry shall be granted. level. (b) If application for a certificate of registration is being made for multiple vacant buildings located at agent of applicant if applicant is a noncorporeal entity; and, if business is a occurred. numbers of all owners of vacant building and any lien holders and or persons with a address (if applicable), and telephone number of applicant if an individual or a managerial n formation: (1) The name, street address, mailing address, address (if applicable), and telephone number (3) The names, street addresses, mailing addresses, addresses (if applicable), and telephone (4) The name, street address, mailing address, address (if applicable), and telephone number (5) The nature of business of applicant; name, street address, mailing address, (6) Proof of insurance as required by this article. (7) The number of buildings (including vacant and occupied buildings), units and or structures (8) The total area in square feet of vacant building, number of stories contained in vacant (9) Such additional information as applicant desires to include or that building official deems (c) A registrant shall notify building official within ten days after any material change in Registration and inspection fee.

7 (b) (c) occupied, and a description of any hazardous materials, uses or conditions that currently exist or previously existed in vacant building. (3) The names, street addresses, mailing addresses, addresses (if applicable), and telephone numbers of all owners of vacant building and any lien holders and or persons with a financial interest in vacant building. (4) The name, street address, mailing address, address (if applicable), and telephone number of a person or persons to contact in an emergency as required by section of this article. (5) The nature of business of applicant; name, street address, mailing address, address (if applicable), and telephone number of applicant if an individual or a managerial agent of applicant if applicant is a noncorporeal entity; and, if business is a noncorporeal entity, documentation regarding legal standing of business. (6) Proof of insurance as required by this article. (7) The number of buildings (including vacant and occupied buildings), dwelling units, swimming pools, and spas located in or on premises of vacant building. (8) The total area in square feet of vacant building, number of stories contained in vacant building, area in square feet of each story, and wher each story is above or below ground level. (9) Such additional information as applicant desires to include or that building official deems necessary to aid in determination of wher requested certificate of registration should be granted. (10) Consent for building official to enter at reasonable times, provided that such entry shall eir be in presence of owner or owner s representative, or, should owner or owner s representative fail to appear when requested, based upon a search warrant issued by municipal court based on a showing of reasonable suspicion that a violation of this ordinance has occurred. If application for a certificate of registration is being made for multiple vacant buildings dwelling units located at same address, n information required in subsection (a) must be provided for each vacant dwelling unit located at that address. A registrant shall notify building official within ten days after any material change in information contained in application for a certificate of registration for a vacant building, including any changes in ownership of property. Sec Registration and inspection fee. The fees for a certificate of registration and required inspection for each vacant unit zoned for residential use or last utilized for residential purposes are as shown in city s fee schedule. Secs Reserved, ARTICLE XVI. - EXISTING BUILDING CODE Sec Adopted.

8 (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) a. Length of time owner expects boarding-up to continue; b. Proposed plan to secure or board up structure including a detailed description regarding manner and materials; and c. Proposed maintenance plan detailing monitoring and maintenance of structure and premises. The city may conduct an inspection of subject property to ensure that structure is boarded-up in accordance with approved plan as described in subsection (b)(3). A permit issued pursuant to this section shall authorize boarding-up or or securing of a building or structure for a period of six months, An owner of a property desiring to continue to board his property beyond six-month term must submit a renewal application to renew permit and continue to meet requirements for issuance of a new permit. The permit may be renewed within 30 days of expiration of original upon payment of necessary fees. A new permit must be obtained if original permit is not renewed within 30 days of expiration of original permit. No permit shall be required to board-up a building for up to 30 days in event of a temporary emergency situation, including but not limited to, damage caused by vandalism, ft, or wear. In event an emergency situation requires a building or structure to be boarded-up for more than 30 days, owner of building or structure or his authorized representative must obtain a valid building permit for repair or a valid boarding-up permit in accordance with this section. The boarding of doors, windows, or or openings of any building or structure or any means of securing such openings, or than by conventional method used in original construction and design of building or structure, shall be according to specifications approved under permit. All boarded openings shall be painted with a minimum of two coats of exterior paint, which is of a color compatible with exterior color of building or structure. Any structure which is boarded shall be in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of city. Any building or structure which is boarded-up shall be posted with name, permit information, and contact phone of local agent. (Ord. No , 1, ) Secs Reserved.