§ 200. Neglected vacant building and residential structure registration and plan.

A.

The owner of a neglected vacant building or residential structure shall register with the Working in Neighborhoods/Neighborhood Inspector's Office no later than thirty (30) days after any building or residential structure becomes a "neglected vacant building/residential structure," as defined herein, or not later than thirty (30) days after the date of mailing by an Enforcement Officer of notice of the requirement to register. An Enforcement Officer may identify neglected vacant buildings or residential structures through his/her routine inspection process as well as through notification by residents, neighborhood associations, community groups, and others that a building or residential structure may be eligible for inclusion on the registry. Notice may be sent by first class mail to the owner at the address shown by the current year's tax rolls in the Tulsa County Treasurer's Office. At the time of mailing of the notice to the owner, the City shall obtain a receipt of mailing from the postal service, which receipt shall indicate the date of mailing and the name and address of the addressee. Notice will be deemed received by the owner or any other addressee, as the case may be, upon personal delivery or three (3) days after the date the notice is placed in United States mail with proper postage. The City of Tulsa may also post notices on the subject property. However, the City's failure to post notices will not constitute a defense to any enforcement proceeding or collection of fines.

B.

If the owner fails to register the subject property within thirty (30) days following the date of mailing of the notice required in A above, the City may prepare and file in the office of the County Clerk of the county wherein the property is located a notice describing the property, the reason it is deemed a neglected vacant structure in accordance with this title and placing the owner and his or her successors on notice of the requirement to comply with this title.

C.

The registration will be submitted on forms provided by the Working in Neighborhoods Department or Tulsa Fire Department's Fire Marshal's Office and will include the following information:

1.

A description of the premises, i.e., square footage, number of stories, age of the building, and most recent use of the building or residential structure;

2.

The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the owner or owners. If the owner is a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, the address for each director, manager, member, or partner, as the case may be. The address must include a street address; a post office box is not acceptable ;

3.

The names and addresses of all known lien holders and all other parties with an ownership interest in the building. Each address must include a street address; a post office box is not acceptable;

4.

A name, address, and telephone number of an authorized, responsible natural person (not a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company) who is authorized to act for the owner and is a local resident who can be reached at all times during business and non-business hours in case of an emergency. The address must include a street address; a post office box is not acceptable ;

5.

A neglected vacant building or residential structure plan as described in Subsection 200.D hereof; and

6.

Insurance verifications per Section 202 hereof.

D.

The owner will submit a neglected vacant building/residential structure plan which must meet the approval of the Working in Neighborhoods/Neighborhood Inspector's Office. The Working in Neighborhoods/Neighborhood Inspector's Office may consult with the Tulsa Fire Department/Fire Marshal's Office, and/or the Development Services Department, as the case may be, to determine the appropriate plan. The plan, at a minimum, must include one (1) of the following three (3) proposals for the property:

1.

If the building or residential structure is to be demolished, a demolition plan indicating the proposed time frame for demolition;

2.

If the building or residential structure is to remain unoccupied, a plan for the securing of the building in accordance with standards approved by the Working in Neighborhoods/Neighborhood Inspectors, along with the procedure that will be used to maintain the property as code compliant, and a statement of the reason(s) why the building or residential structure should be left unoccupied; or

3.

If the building or residential structure is to be returned to appropriate occupancy or use, rehabilitation plans for the building or residential structure. The rehabilitation plans will not exceed three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the date of submission and will include progress benchmarks at least every four (4) months, unless the Working in Neighborhoods/Neighborhood Inspector's Office grants an extension. Any repairs, improvements, or alterations to the property must comply with any applicable zoning, housing, historic preservation, and all applicable building codes. The building must be secured in accordance with the requirements of this title during the rehabilitation.

4.

Should the owner elect option 2 (structure to remain unoccupied) or 3 (structure to be rehabilitated) then, in addition to the written plan the owner must (1) submit the insurance as described in Section 202 hereafter or (2) deposit with the City to be held in escrow, an amount of cash sufficient to cover the costs of demolition of the subject structure in the event the owner fails to perform as promised in the plan.

E.

If the plan is approved, a written Notice prepared by the City's Working in Neighborhoods Department will be recorded in the office of the Tulsa County Clerk containing information regarding the registration of the subject property pursuant to this title and the plan selected by the owners.

F.

If the plan is approved, the owner will comply with all applicable laws and codes. The owner will notify the Working in Neighborhoods/Neighborhood Inspector's Office of any changes in the plan at least thirty (30) days prior to the change. If the plan or timetable for the vacant building/residential structure is revised in any way, the revisions must be in writing and must meet the approval of the Enforcement Officer.

G.

The owner and any subsequent owner will keep the building secured and safe and the building and grounds properly maintained as provided hereafter.

H.

Failure of the owner or any subsequent owner to maintain the building or residential structure and premises as required herein will be grounds for the City to do any or all of the following:

1.

cause the building or residential structure to comply with this title and bill the costs of same to the owner as provided hereafter in Section 203, Maintenance of Property;

2.

revoke the rehabilitation plans; and

3.

subject the owner to fees and penalties as provided herein.

I.

The owner will notify the Working in Neighborhoods/Neighborhood Inspector's Office of any transfer of ownership a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to the transfer. Before taking title, the new owner must agree in writing to comply with the approved plan and timetable submitted by the previous owner until any proposed changes are submitted in writing to and approved by the Working in Neighborhoods/Neighborhood Inspector's Office.

(Ord. No. 22269, § 1, 7-15-2010)