Volo — Title 4 Ch. 8 Registration and Maintenance of Vacant Structures § 4-8-4

A. Within ten (10) days of a structure becoming "vacant," as defined herein, the owner of the structure shall apply for a vacant structure registration certificate and pay a fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00). If the structure is still vacant at the time of expiration of the original vacant structure registration certificate (six (6) months as defined below), the owner shall immediately apply to renew the certificate. At the Village's sole discretion, renewal may be had upon demonstrated need for a maximum of two (2) six-month periods, for an aggregate maximum of eighteen (18) months total vacancy registration. Renewed permits shall be subject to all conditions and obligations imposed by this chapter on the initial certificate, including the payment of a two hundred dollar ($200.00) fee at each renewal. It shall be the responsibility of the registered owner to file an amended registration within ten (10) days of any changes contained in the initial application, including occupancy or transfer. During the period of registration, the owner shall provide access to the Village to conduct inspections of the structure, both interior and exterior if deemed necessary by the Village, and, following reasonable notice, to determine compliance with this chapter and any other relevant codes and ordinances of the Village.
B. The owner of a vacant structure shall comply with all regulations of the Village. To this end, the owner shall apply for all building, fire prevention and zoning permits necessary to bring the structure into compliance within ten (10) days of obtaining a vacant structure registration certificate.
C. The owner of a vacant structure shall, within ten (10) days of receipt of the vacant structure registration certificate, complete the removal of all:
1. Combustible materials from the structure in compliance with the applicable fire prevention regulations;
2. Waste, rubbish or debris from the interior of the structure; and
3. Waste, rubbish, debris or excess vegetation including grass in excess of eight (8) inches from the yards surrounding the vacant structure in accordance with the Volo Property Maintenance Code (the International Property Maintenance Code, 2003) and this Code.
D. The owner of a vacant structure shall immediately lock, barricade or secure all doors, windows and other openings in the structure to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons, in accordance with the vacant structure maintenance standards of this chapter. The owner shall, as needed, provide additional security in the event of increased danger to human life or the public welfare, as determined by the Village.
E. The obligations of the owner of a vacant structure, as defined in this chapter, are continuing obligations which are effective throughout the time of the vacancy.