Will the City be inspecting my property?

Yes. The Director of Public Service and Safety and the Fire Department reserves the right to inspect any premises in the City for the purpose of enforcing the VBR Program. An owner of a vacant structure shall provide access to all interior and exterior portions of a vacant building in order to complete inspections.

All structures will be subject to the following inspections:

  • Exterior inspections: Twice a year
  • Interior inspections: At the beginning of each registration period
  • Interior and exterior inspections: Upon property transfer

Any inspection at the discretion of the Director of Public Service and Safety or the Fire Department.

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1. Why is the City requiring that vacant buildings be registered?
2. What are the boundaries of the Vacant Building Registration Program?
3. Does this program apply to vacant lots?
4. What is the goal of this program?
5. What is the definition of a vacant building?
6. Are there any exemptions to the Vacant Building Registration Program?
7. What happens if the property is sold?
8. What if I received a notice, but my building is not vacant?
9. How often must I renew my registration?
10. Is there a fee to register?
11. How long do I have to register my vacant building?
12. What happens if I do not register my building?
13. What constitutes a Vacant Building Plan?
14. Will the City be inspecting my property?
15. When did the Vacant Building Registration Program begin?