O-005-12 RENTAL HOUSING REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM - CERTIFIED

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24. 25 26 27 28 No person shall rent, lease, or otherwise permit another person to occupy a dwelling unit within the city unless such dwelling unit is registered with the city's code enforcement division as required by this chapter. 15.49.050 Registration Prerequisite to Utility Connection. No connection of city utilities, including water and electricity, shall be made for any dwelling unit which is proposed to be rented, leased or otherwise occupied by a person other than the owner of the dwelling unit until such dwelling unit is registered as required in this chapter and the owner presents proof of registration to the city utility department. 15.49.060 Registration Process. A. The owner or designated local property manager of every dwelling unit subject to the requirements of this chapter shall obtain an annual registration certificate from the code enforcement division and shall pay an annual registration fee and inspection fee, which shall be established by resolution of the city council. B. Registration shall be made upon forms furnished by the code enforcement division for such purpose and shall specifically require the following minimum information: 1. Name, address and phone number of the owner. 2. Name, address and phone number of the designated local property manager if the owner lives outside the city. 3. The street address of the property on which the dwelling unit is located. 4. The number and types of dwelling units on the property (e.g. single family, multifamily). 5. The maximum number of occupants permitted for each dwelling unit. 6. The name, phone number and address of the person authorized to make or order made repairs or services for the dwelling unit, if in violation of city or state codes, if the person is different than the owner or local manager. C. Upon receipt of the registration form required by subsection (B) and payment of the required registration and inspection fees, the division shall issue the owner a registration certificate which shall state the following: 1. The date of issue. 2. The legal use of the property on which the dwelling unit is located. 3. The address of the property on which the dwelling unit is located. 4. The owner's name and address. 5. A registration number. 6. The date of expiration. 7. Any other pertinent information as determined by city. D. The registration certificate shall expire one year from issuance or upon a change of ownership of the dwelling unit.