§ 12-3. Registration required.

(a)

The vacant structure property owner shall have ninety (90) days in which to register from the date that written notice is issued to the property owner. Written notice shall be issued to the vacant structure property owner by means of personal service, or by first class mail to their last known address according to Bexar County Appraisal District records, and by posting on the property. The Director may consider evidence provided that the property is listed for sale or lease for fair market value and for a reasonable length of time for purposes of extending the length of time before the property must be registered.

(b)

Upon the issuance of notice to register vacant structure, property owners shall register with the Department and provide the following information:

(1)

The address and legal description of the property;

(2)

The current name, physical address, mailing address, telephone number, and email information for any owner(s) with an ownership interest in the property. Corporations or corporate entities shall submit the same information pertaining to their registered agent.

(3)

The contact information for a local manager of the properties and/or improvements located on said property, as applicable.

(4)

Proof of liability insurance, no less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), for the property and/or a surety bond for the value of structure if insurance cannot be obtained. Said value shall be the appraised value as determined by the Bexar County Appraisal District. This subsection is not applicable to single family residential structures.

(5)

Complete the comprehensive plan of action form, provided by the department, detailing a timeline for correcting violations, rehabilitation, maintenance while vacant, and future use of the structure. The plan of action must be updated every six (6) months.

(6)

A complete floor plan of the property for use by first responders in the event of a fire or other catastrophic event.

(7)

Criminal trespass affidavits shall be filed with the San Antonio Police Department by the property owner and said property owner shall post "No Trespass" placards on the premises. Additional employment of security services for the property for a specified number of hours every day, may be required by the director on the basis of the property's history of code and/or criminal violations.

(8)

Vacant structure property owners shall provide written notice to the director, including a copy of the deed, of a change in:

a.

Ownership of the property;

b.

Contact information for either the owner or the designated manager.

Written notice must be provided to the department no later than 30 days after said changes have occurred.

(c)

Continued annual registration of the property by the vacant structure property owner is required until said structure is deemed occupied and in compliance with all relevant code requirements by the director.

(Ord. No. 2014-06-19-0461, § 1, 6-19-14)