This Chapter and the provisions herein shall be know as the "Vacant Building Registration" program and may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Chapter."
(Ord. No. 12991, § 2, 2-2-2010)
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents, workers, visitors, owners, and proprietors of the City of Oakland and the economic stability and viability of businesses, industries, and neighborhoods in the City by requiring the registration and monitoring of vacant buildings. This program will protect and preserve the livability, appearance, and social fabric of the City and will also protect the public from health and safety hazards and the impairment of property values resulting from the neglect and deterioration of real property and improvements.
(Ord. No. 12991, § 2, 2-2-2010)
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply solely to a building that:
• Has been foreclosed upon;
• Contains only residential Groups R-2, R-3, and R-7 occupancies, as set forth in the Oakland Building Construction Code, with or without attached storage and automobile parking facilities; and
• Contains not more than four dwelling and live-work units, all of which are vacant.
(Ord. No. 12991, § 2, 2-2-2010)
The Building Official and his or her designees are authorized to enforce the provisions of this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 12991, § 2, 2-2-2010)
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to buildings owned by the United States of America, the State of California, the County of Alameda, the City of Oakland, or to any of their respective agencies or political subdivisions; nor shall it apply to the Oakland Redevelopment Agency or the Oakland Housing Authority.
(Ord. No. 12991, § 2, 2-2-2010)