Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 156 HOUSING CODE applicable to those portions of the specific structure used for residential rental purposes. B. The owner or operator holds a valid rental permit, issued by the Department of Housing and Inspection Services, in the name of the owner or operator, applicable to those portions of the specific structure used for residential rental purposes. 2. Certificate of Structure Compliance. A. Scope of Certificate; Transfers; Contents. The Certificate of Structure Compliance shall be a permanent document, except as noted below, which, when issued, shall satisfy the requirements of Sections 156.17 and 156.18 of this chapter. The certificate shall be transferable at the time of a change in ownership and shall remain a part of the City property file as a matter of public record. The certificate, in and of itself, shall not be interpreted as granting the owner or operator the privilege of letting the structure for residential occupancy but must be accompanied by a valid rental permit. The Certificate of Structure Compliance shall state the date of issuance, type of structure for which the certificate is being issued, and street address of the structure to which it is applicable. All dwelling units and rooming units being let for rent and occupancy without a valid Certificate of Structure Compliance or application for the same on file with the City and fees paid may be ordered vacated. B. Application for Certificate. The owner or operator shall file, in duplicate, an application for a Certificate of Structure Compliance with the Department of Housing and Inspection Services on application forms provided by the Inspector. C. Issuance of Certificate. When the provisions of Sections 156.17 and 156.18 of this chapter have been complied with by the owner or operator, the Department of Housing and Inspection Services shall issue a Certificate of Structure Compliance upon payment of a fee, the amount of which shall be set by resolution of the Council. D. Revocation of Certificate. The Certificate of Structure Compliance shall be permanent, except when there has been fraud, collusion, or illegality in the inspection process applicable to this Certificate of Structure Compliance or when there exists a material and substantial noncompliance with Section 156.17 or 156.18 of this chapter which directly affects the health or safety of the occupants therein. The Inspector or any other individual who believes that there exists grounds for revocation may petition the Appeals Board to revoke the Certificate of Structure Compliance. The burden of proof shall be upon the party seeking the revocation. The owner or operator of the affected property shall be properly notified of the petition for revocation and shall be notified of the date, place, and time of the Appeals Board’s consideration of the petition and may appear and defend. Upon final determination by the Appeals Board, a Certificate of Structure Compliance may be modified to reflect the compliance of each dwelling unit or rooming unit with Sections 156.17 or 156.18 of this chapter or may be revoked in whole or in part. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1332 -