§ 56-491. Registration required.

(a)

Except for those owners described in subsection (b) of this section, every owner of any building or structure designed or used in whole or in part as a dwelling or of any nonresidential property used or designed in whole or in part as a drinking or dining establishment, gas station, garage, a wholesale or retail store in a building or structure three stories or less in height, or a junkyard or car lot shall file a registration statement with the director in accordance with the provisions of this code.

(b)

This registration requirement shall not apply to:

(1)

Any owner who is an individual residing within the city's corporate limits;

(2)

Any owner of a vacant parcel of land, with respect to such parcel;

(3)

Any owner of a nonresidential property not described in subsection (a) of this section, with respect to such parcel; or

(4)

Any governmental entity, any public authority or any quasi-public, nonprofit corporation engaged in housing development management or operation under contract with a governmental entity.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.112; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84)