§ 5-14. Vacant building registration; penalty.  


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  • It shall be unlawful for any owner or owners of buildings or structures which have been vacant for a continuous period of 12 months or more, and which meet the definition of "derelict building" under Code of Virginia, § 15.2-907.1, to fail to register on an annual basis the vacant buildings or structures with the Department of Planning and Development Review. Such registration shall be on a form prescribed by the Department of Planning and Development Review. The annual fee for such registration shall be as set forth in Appendix A to this Code. Failure to register shall result in a $200.00 civil penalty or in a $250.00 civil penalty if the property is located in a conservation or redevelopment area or in a designated blighted area. Upon re-occupancy, the owner shall notify the Department of Planning and Development Review in writing.

    (Code 2004, § 14-15; Ord. No. 2006-253-259, § 1, 10-23-2006; Ord. No. 2009-220-2010-8, § 2, 1-25-2010; Ord. No. 2013-218-198, § 1, 10-28-2013)

(Code 2004, § 14-15; Ord. No. 2006-253-259, § 1, 10-23-2006; Ord. No. 2009-220-2010-8, § 2, 1-25-2010; Ord. No. 2013-218-198, § 1, 10-28-2013)