OFFICER STEPHEN S. CLAIR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CITY OF ATLANTA ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT-COMMUNITY SERVICE OIVISION CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION 55 Trinity Avenue, SUite 3450, City Hall Allamla, GA 30303-3520 Phone: (404) 33Q-673S- Fax: 404-658-7084 ssclair@atlantaga.gov.-...-...-... ---_._-_._---...---...-._---
City of Atla nta Police Department 'V Community Service Division Code Enforcement Section Once a case has been reviewed and accepted by the Compliance Resolution staff, it presented before the In Rem Review Board. The Board will issue a demolition order or clean and dose order based on staff's recommendation. Please see the processes below. If you have any questions, please contact 404-330-6190. Demolition Process Owner is provided 30 days to comply after the Board has issued order (if the property is not complied, the next step occurs) Clearance from the state to demolish (generally takes up to 30 days) Rodent inspection (generally takes up to three weeks) If rodents are present, treatment of rodent will occur (generally takes up to two weeks) Asbestos Survey inspection (generally takes up to three weeks) If asbestos is present, abatement of asbestos will occur (generally takes up to four weeks) Demolition project awarded to City Contractor and a project notification form to EPD is submitted by Contractor; the City awaits confirmation from EPD that the form has been submitted and is adequately completed (generally takes up to 30 days) Once confirmation is received from EPD, the Contractor is given authorization to submit the demolition application to Office of Building (permitting process starts, generally takes up to 30 days) Clean and Close Process Owner is provided 30 days to comply after the Board has issued order (if the property is not complied, the next step occurs) Clean and Close project awarded to City Contractor (generally takes up two to three weeks)
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Fact Sheet The Code EnforcementSection is responsible for theinspectionand enforcement ofresidential and commercial properties thatare in violation oftheatlanta Housing Code, the Commercial Maintenance Industrial Code-and the Zoning Ordinance
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Vacant Property Registration Atlanta Police Department Community Service Division Code Enforcement Section 55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 3450 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-330-6190 phone 404-546-8266 fax codesrequests@atlantaga.gov www.atlantaga.govjvacantproperty
In accordance with the newly adopted ordinance, 12-0-0842 (Article VI, Sec. 60-67 of the Atlanta Housing Code), all owners of a vacant residential building or dwelling, must registersaid building or dwelling with the Code Enforcement Section. Key elements of the ordinance have been provided below. You should read and familiarize yourselfwith the ordinancewhich you may obtainfrom the Code EnforcementSectionby emailvia codesrequests@atlantaga.gov, or by visiting www.atlantaga.gov.this form is intended to assist the registrant. However, the Ordinance controls. Vacant Property Registration Rules/Process 1. Each owner of any vacant residential building or dwelling (as defined by the ordinance) mustfile a registration statement with the Code Enforcement Section within thirty (30) days after the building or dwellingbecomes vacant; orwithin thirty (30) days after acquiring ownership (whichever is later). 2. Vacant means a building or dwelling which is lacking habitual presence of human beings who have a legal right to be on the premises, or at which substantially all lawful business or construction operations or residential occupancy has ceased for more than 60 days. Evidence of utility non-usage or service disconnect shall be prima facia evidence of vacancy. Such term shall not include a building or structure containing multiple units with common ownership that has at least one unit occupied with evidence of utility usage. 3. If the Code Enforcement Section issues a written notice of an existing vacant building or dwelling to the owner, the owner must file a registration statement within fifteen (IS) days of such notice. 4. Registration shall remain valid for twelve (12) months from the date of registration. S. Residential Rental and Seasonally Vacant properties are exempt from registration (see Ordinance for definitions). 6. Any owner that fails to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be in violation of the Atlanta Housing Code and shall be fined in the amount of $1,000.00 per vacant real property 7. In addition to providing basic property and ownership information, the owner must designate an agent who either resides or has an office in City limits to receive all notices and summonses. Ifthe owner either resides or has an office in the City limits, he may designate himself the agent. 8. Ifthe information provided in the initial registration statement changes, such as a new owner or agent, the owner must file an amended registration statement within twenty (20) days of such event at no additional fee. 9. Within thirty (30) days of registration, the owner/agent must maintain the vacant property in accordance to Section 29 of the Atlanta Housing Code; and post a sign affixed to the building/dwelling indicating the name, address, and telephone number of the owner and agent (if different) for the purpose of notice and/or service of process. 10. No registration statement shall be deemed filed unless the fee has been paid. The fee is $100 per vacant building. Only one registration statement needbe filed per parcel ofland but the fee is $100 per vacant building. 11. Ifthe building/dwelling becomes occupied at any time after registration, the owner must file an amended registration statement within five (S) days of occupancy, providing documentation of such occupancy, and requesting removal from the registry. The Code Enforcement Section shall remove such structure from the registry within thirty (30) days ofthe filing ofthe amended registration statement unless it has reason to believe the structure is vacant and subject to registration. 12. This Ordinance becomes effective February 1, 2012. For the initial registration period, each owner shall have until and including April 1. 2012 to register each building or dwelling subject to registration. Any owner that fails to register after April 1, 2012 shall be in violation f the Atlanta Housing Code. $100 FEES: Registration / Renewal Fee Per Building or Dwelling (excluding accessory buildings)
3 Ways to Register Online Registration 1. Visit http://aca.accela.com/atlanta_ga & create an Accela Citizen Access (ACA) account. 2. Log on to your newly registered account. 3. Select the Register Vacant Property link. 4. Read the disclaimer and check the box that says, "I have read and accepted the above terms." 5. Enter the street number and name (or the parcel number) and click search. 6. Enter the street number and name (or the parcelnumber) and click search. 7. (Do Not Enter the Street Type in the Street Name field) 8. Ex: Mitchell St (INCORRECT); Mitchell (CORRECT) 9. Select the correct address from the provided results and click Continue Registration. 10. Enter all applicable registration information. 11. Pay the Fee and Submit. (The City accepts Credit/Debit Cards with the Visa or MasterCard Logo Mailed Registration 1. Visit the Code Enforcement Section website: www.atlantaga.gov/vacantproperty 2. Click on the Vacant Property Registration Form Link and download. 3. Mail in your completed form with a check or money order. (The City accepts personal and cashiers checks) In Person Registration 1. Visit the Office of Code Enforcement at City Hall South, 55 Trinity Ave, Suite 3450, Atlanta, GA 30303 2. Fill out the Registration Statement Form 3. Pay associated fees. (The City accepts Cash, Check, or Credit/Debit Card)
Vacant Property Registration Points ofcontacts Kielah Yancey Property Registration Coordinator kyancey@atlantaga.gov 404-330-6318 Joy Quarles Customer Service Administrator jquarles@atlantaga.gov 404-330-6731 Major Cerelyn J. Davis Section Commander cbeasley@atlantaga.gov 404-330-6131 M. Kasim Reed Mayor Ceasar Mitchell Atlanta City Council, President Carla Smith Kwanza Hall IvoryLee Young Cleta Winslow Natalyn Archibong Ale:xWan Howard Shook Yolanda Adrean Felicia Moore C. T. Martin Keisha Lance-Bottoms Joyce Sheperd Michael Julian Bond Aaron Watson H. Lamar Willis District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12 Post At-Large Post At-Large Post At-Large
Cesar Mitchell, Carla Smith Kwanza Hall Ivory Lee Young, Jr. Cleta Winslow Natalyn Archibong Alex Wan Howard Shook Yolanda Adrean Felicia Moore C.T. Martin Keisha Bottoms Joyce Sheperd Michael Julian Bond Aaron Watson H. Lamar Willis City of Atlanta Atlanta City Council President District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12 Post 1 At-Large Post 2 At-Large Post At-Large Dode EniorceDlent SeellOR City Hall 55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Suite 3450 Atlanta, GA 30303 Tel: 404-330-6190/ Fax 404-658-7084 www.atlantaga.gov codesrequest@atlantaga.gov Office Hours L1VABALE ATLANTA Our Mission andvision To ensure safe and sanitary conditions in housing and commercial properties through effective code enforcement efforts. To make the City of Atlanta a better place to live, work, play, and conduct business through enforcing the laws and regulations governing code enforcement. What is Code Enforcement? The Code Enforcement Section is responsible for the inspection of residential and commercial proper-ties that are in violation of the Atlanta Housing Code and/ or the Commercial Maintenance and Industrial Code. Properties are inspected for violations such as: decayed! damaged leaking roofs; holes in flooring (both inside and out); broken window glass; flaking/peeling paint; units not supplied with water or adequate heat; rodent infestation or unsanitary conditions; electrical hazards; and numerous other deficiencies which render properties substandard or unsafe to its occupants or the general public. It is also responsible for overgrown, littered vacant lots; junk/inoperative vehicles; and the elimination of hazardous conditions presented by open/vacant structures and dilapidated buildings. The Court Process OUR CITY Once the time allotted to bring the property into compliance has been exhausted, or ifthe property is in violation of the hazardous sections of the Housing Code or the Commercial Code, a case is prepared for court and a criminal citation is served upon the responsible party. That person must appear in court. Failure to appear will result in a warrant for arrest of the responsible party. Cases are heard Monday through Wednesday in Municipal Court. A judge hears the case and renders a final decision. Fines may range from $250 to $1000 per violation depending OUR FUTURE on the severity, whether it is a Ist, 2nd, etc. offense. and/or if the property is residential or commercial. Defendants may also be sentenced from I to 180 days in jail. A defendant who is not in compliance at the time a court case is adjudicated may be re-cited until the property is ultimately brought into compliance. The In-Rem Process The In Rem process is conducted against the property not the property owner. Ifa property is open and vacant and/or dilapidated; or if the cost to make repairs is more than 50% of the estimated value minus the value of the land; or there is no owner or an indigent owner, it is a candidate for Demolition or Clean & Close by The Code Enforcement's In-Rem Program. The In-Rem process consists of: (a) An inspection to determine whether property needs to be cleaned and closed or demolished. (b) A title report and Lis-Pendens are filed. (e) Responsible parties are notified and an invitation letter to an In Rem hearing is mailed. (d) The hearing is conducting with the In Rem Board on the 4th Thursday of every month, and a 30 day order is issued (this is the time that the responsible parties have to clean and close or demolish the property. (e) Bids are taken for contractors to either demolish or clean & close the property, and a notice to proceed is issued. (I) Clean and close or demolition of the property is then conducted. The procedure for demolition includes rodent extermination, asbestos survey, and asbestos abatement. (g) A final inspection is conducted by the Code Enforcement.
Cesar Mitchell, Carla Smith Kwanza Hall Ivory Lee Young, Jr. Cleta Winslow Natalyn Archibong Alex Wan Howard Shook Yolanda Adrean Felicia Moore C.T. Martin Keisha Bottoms Joyce Sheperd Michael Julian Bond Aaron Watson H. Lamar Willis City of Atlanta Atlanta City Council President District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12 Post 1 At-Large Post 2 At-Large Post At-Large Ollde Enlorce_ent SeCaOD City Hall 55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Suite 3450 Atlanta, GA 30303 Tel: 404-330-6190 / Fax 404-658-7084 www.atlantaga.gov codesreguest@atlantaga.gov Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 8:15am - 5:00pm L1VABALE ATLANTA Our Mission and VISion To ensure safe and sanitary conditions in housing and commercial properties through effective code enforcement efforts. To make the City of Atlanta a better place to live, work, play, and conduct business through enforcing the laws and regulations governing code enforcement. What is Code Enforcement? The Code Enforcement Section is responsible for the inspection of residential and commercial proper-ties that are in violation of the Atlanta Housing Code andl or the Commercial Maintenance and Industrial Code. Properties are inspected for violations such as: decayedl damaged leaking roofs; holes in flooring (both inside and out); broken window glass; flaking/peeling paint; units not supplied with water or adequate heat; rodent infestation or unsanitary conditions; electrical hazards; and numerous other deficiencies which render properties substandard or unsafe to its occupants or the general public. It is also responsible for overgrown, littered vacant lots; junk/inoperative vehicles; and the elimination of hazardous conditions presented by open/vacant structures and dilapidated buildings. The Court Process OUR CITY Once the time allotted to bring the property into compliance has been exhausted, or if the property is in violation of the hazardous sections of the Housing Code or the Commercial Code, a case is prepared for court and a criminal citation is served upon the responsible party. That person must appear in court. Failure to appear will result in a warrant for arrest of the responsible party. Cases are heard Monday through Wednesday in Municipal Court. A judge hears the case and renders a final decision. Fines may range from $250 to $1000 per violation depending OUR FUTURE on the severity, whether it is a Ist, 2nd, etc. offense, and/or ifthe property is residential or commercial. Defendants may also be sentenced from I to 180 days in jail. A defendant who is not in compliance at the time a court case is adjudicated may be re-cited until the property is ultimately brought into compliance. The In-Rem Process The In Rem process is conducted against the property not the property owner. Ifa property is open and vacant and/or dilapidated; or if the cost to make repairs is more than 50% of the estimated value minus the value of the land; or there is no owner or an indigent owner, it is a candidate for Demolition or Clean & Close by The Code Enforcement's In-Rem Program. The In-Rem process consists of: (a) An inspection to determine whether property needs to be cleaned and closed or demolished. (b) A title report and Lis-Pendens are filed. (c) Responsible parties are notified and an invitation letter to an In Rem hearing is mailed. (d) The hearing is conducting with the In Rem Board on the 4th Thursday of every month, and a 30 day order is issued (this is the time that the responsible parties have to clean and close or demolish the property. (e) Bids are taken for contractors to either demolish or clean & close the property, and a notice to proceed is issued. (f) Clean and close or demolition of the property is then conducted. The procedure for demolition includes rodent extermination, asbestos survey, and asbestos abatement. (g) A final inspection is conducted by the Code Enforcement.