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Timestamp: 2019-04-18 20:51:38+00:00

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8.55.050 Maintenance and security requirements.
The title of this chapter shall be known as the “Coos Bay Vacant Property Registration Regulations.” The purpose of this chapter is to protect the city from blight by requiring that vacant properties be adequately secured and maintained. [Ord. 509 § 5 (Exh. B), 2019].
(1) “Borrower” means any person who becomes obligated on a real estate loan agreement, either directly or indirectly, and includes, but is not limited to, mortgagors, vendees under conditional land sales contracts and grantors under trust deeds.
(2) “Chief of police” means the city of Coos Bay police chief or his/her designee.
(3) “Evidence of vacancy” means any condition that on its own, or combined with other conditions present, would lead the chief of police to believe that the property is vacant. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, overgrown and/or dead vegetation; accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers and/or mail; past due utility notices and/or disconnected utilities; accumulation of trash, junk and/or debris; the absence of window coverings such as curtains, blinds and/or shutters; for dwellings, the absence of furnishings and/or personal items consistent with residential habitation; evidence of trespass or criminal mischief; or statements by neighbors, passersby, delivery persons, and/or government employees that the property is vacant.
(4) “Maintenance” means acts of repair and other acts to prevent a decline in the condition of grounds, structures, and equipment; such that the condition does not fall below the standards established by CBMC 8.55.050.
(5) “Notice of default” means a written notice to a borrower stating that a default on a real estate loan agreement has occurred and that legal action may be taken.
(6) “Out of area” means outside of Coos County.
(7) “Owner” means any lender, person, agent, operator, firm, or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property which includes but is not limited to a real estate loan agreement, mortgage; beneficiary status under a trust deed; vendors under conditional land sales contracts; trustees and a successor in interest to any mortgagee, beneficiary, vendor or trustee. This term also includes any party that accepts a deed in lieu of foreclosure who is recorded in the official records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the guardian of an estate, and the executor or administrator of an estate if ordered to take possession of real property by a court.
(8) “Real estate loan agreement” means any agreement providing for a loan on real property, secured in whole or in part by real property located within the city of Coos Bay, or any interest therein, and includes, but is not limited to, mortgages, trust deeds and conditional land sales contracts.
(9) “Responsible person” means an individual or commercial entity who either operates a business or lives in Coos County who is authorized by the owner and confirmed by the chief of police to act on behalf of the owner with regard to CBMC 8.55.030, 8.55.050 and 8.55.060. The owner’s designation of a responsible person does not relieve the owner of any obligation to comply with this chapter.
(10) “Vacant” means a property where maintenance has been neglected and is unoccupied or not legally occupied regardless of whether there is a habitable structure or personal belongings on the property. [Ord. 509 § 5 (Exh. B), 2019].
(1) Immediately upon default of the borrower, but no later than prior to recording a notice of default with the Coos County clerk’s office, an owner shall perform or cause to be performed by a responsible person an inspection of the property that is the security for the real estate loan agreement.
(2) The owner or responsible person shall determine if the property is vacant. If the property is found to be vacant or shows evidence of vacancy, the owner shall, within 10 days of the inspection, register the property with the chief of police.
(3) If the property is occupied but remains in default, the property shall be inspected by the owner or responsible person on a monthly basis until the borrower remedies the default. If an inspection reveals that the property is vacant or shows evidence of vacancy, the owner shall, within 10 days of the inspection, register the property with the chief of police.
(4) The requirements of subsections (1) through (3) of this section also apply to properties that have been the subject of a foreclosure sale where title has transferred from one owner to another owner; and a property transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure. [Ord. 509 § 5 (Exh. B), 2019].
(i) The name and address of the beneficiary/trustee (corporation or individual) identified on the deed of trust, if applicable.
(2) The registration is valid for one year. The property owner must secure a new registration annually if the property remains vacant.
(3) The owner must have a letter on file with Coos Bay police department authorizing access to the property.
(4) Notice of Changes. An owner who has registered a property under this chapter must report any change of information contained in the registration to the Coos Bay police department within 10 business days of the change, including but not limited to any change in ownership or designation of a responsible person.
(5) No registration fee shall be imposed.
(6) Properties subject to this chapter shall remain under the registration requirement as long as the property remains vacant.
(7) Registration forms are available at the Coos Bay police department and online at the city’s website. [Ord. 509 § 5 (Exh. B), 2019].
(i) Debris removal from vacant buildings and property area and ongoing maintenance to keep the property fee of debris, combustible materials, litter and garbage.
(2) Compliance with this section does not relieve a person subject to this chapter of any obligations set forth by state law, or any covenants, conditions and restrictions which may apply to the subject property. [Ord. 509 § 5 (Exh. B), 2019].
An out-of-area owner or responsible person shall ensure compliance with this chapter. An 18-inch by 24-inch notice shall be posted by the owner or responsible person identifying a direct contact name and 24-hour contact phone number for persons to report problems or concerns, and the posting shall be placed on the interior of a window facing the street to the front of the property so it is visible from the street. If no such area exists, then the posting shall be placed on the exterior of the property in a location visible from the street to the front of the property. An exterior posting shall be constructed of and printed with weather resistant materials. [Ord. 509 § 5 (Exh. B), 2019].
(4) Any other measures as may be reasonably required to prevent the decline of the property. [Ord. 509 § 5 (Exh. B), 2019].
(1) An owner who violates any section of this chapter shall be subject to prosecution as provided for in CBMC 8.10.190.
(2) Citations for violation of any section of this chapter may be mailed by first class mail to the owner.
(3) Violation of CBMC 8.55.050 is declared to be a public nuisance, and may be abated in the manner provided by CBMC 8.10.150. [Ord. 509 § 5 (Exh. B), 2019].
An owner who is required to implement additional maintenance or security measures as provided for in CBMC 8.55.050 shall have the right to appeal to the city council under the procedures set out in CBMC 8.10.210. [Ord. 509 § 5 (Exh. B), 2019].

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