This article provides for three classes of exterior code violations as defined and retained by the Code Enforcement Officer. The classes are as follows:
A. 
Class "A" violations are deemed nonhazardous. Owners must correct "A" violations within 90 days, or within the time frame established by a long-term rehabilitation contract, and certify their repair to remove the violation. Failure to comply will result in a penalty of $10 to $50 per violation per day, from the required correction date until the violation is corrected.
B. 
Class "B" violations are deemed hazardous. Owners must correct "B" violations within 30 days and certify their repair within two weeks to remove the violation. Failure to comply will result in a penalty of $25 to $100, plus $10 per day, from the required correction date until the violation is corrected.
C. 
Class "C" violations are deemed immediately hazardous. Owners must correct "C" violations within 24 hours and certify their repair within five days to remove the violation. The City independently begins legal action for major Class "C" violations. Failure to comply will result in a penalty of $50 per violation per day for buildings with four or fewer units; $50 to $150 per violation, plus $125 per violation per day for buildings with more than four units.
A. 
Not every housing rehabilitation project is quick and easy or is an immediate hazard. Many projects are lengthy and costly. This section provides a means to accommodate long-term projects while bringing about exterior code compliance in a timely manner. By working with Code Officials, and establishing an official agreement for compliance time frames and procedures, both the property owner and neighborhood benefit.
B. 
Projects qualifying for long-term rehabilitation contracts.
(1) 
Properties with exterior code compliance violations qualify for long-term rehabilitation contracts if they meet any of the following guidelines:
(a) 
Projects which cost more than $5,000 in labor and materials for correcting exterior code problems.
(b) 
Projects requiring special materials or skilled labor, such as historic landmarks.
(2) 
Repeat violators and nuisance properties, as defined in Article I above, shall not be eligible to apply for long-term rehabilitation contracts.
C. 
Projects not meeting the requirements of the agreement within the prescribed time frames will result in cancellation of the contract, immediate court action and the initiation of reinspection charges.
D. 
Fees. Fees for long-term rehabilitation contracts shall be as set by resolution of City Council