§ 4507.02. Inspection fees.

A fee per dwelling unit as prescribed in the fee schedule shall be collected by the division at the time an owner or his agent requests: (1) an inspection of his property to determine whether or not it meets the requirements of this Housing Code; and (2) a report of such inspection; for any purpose other than enforcement of the provisions of this code. For example, inspections and reports required by F.H.A, V.A. and C.M.H.A. shall necessitate payment of this inspection fee.

A subsequent fee for reinspection of a dwelling unit shall be assessed as prescribed in the fee schedule at any time a follow-up inspection to an original inspection is requested for purposes other than code enforcement. A reinspection regarding a Housing Code certification letter shall occur not later than ninety (90) days after the date of the first certification letter.

These fees shall be for the purpose of defraying the costs of making such inspection, the cost of preparing a report thereof for the person requesting it, and the related administrative costs involved. Once a fee has been paid and the inspection has been made, the fee shall not be refundable for any reason whatsoever.

(Ord. 2483-87.)