SEC. 98.0716. VACANT STRUCTURE PENALTY.

(Amended by Ord. No. 181,185, Eff. 7/8/10.)

(a) Any Responsible Person in charge of a structure which meets the definition of a Vacant Structure as provided in this division for 30 consecutive calendar days may be liable for an administrative penalty in the amount of $1000 per structure per day, not to exceed $100,000 per property per calendar year unless:

(1) a Statement of Intent has been filed and approved by the Superintendent; and

(2) the building has been posted as required by LAMC Section 98.0714; and (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(3) one of the following applies:

(A) The structure is the subject of an active building permit for repair, rehabilitation or demolition and the owner is proceeding diligently in good faith to complete the repair, rehabilitation or demolition; or,

(B) The structure is maintained in compliance with this division and is actively being offered for sale, lease or rent; or,

(C) The Responsible Person can demonstrate that they made a diligent and good faith effort to implement the actions set forth in the approved Statement of Intent within the time line contained within the Statement of Intent.

(b) If the structure continues to meet the definition of Vacant Structure as provided in this division beyond the initial 30 calendar days, and if the Responsible Person does not meet any of the exceptions set forth in this section, the Superintendent of Building may impose a penalty of $1,000 per structure for each calendar day the structure continues to constitute a Vacant Structure, subject to the limitations set forth in LAMC Section 164.09 pursuant to the notice requirements in this division. At no time may the amount of the administrative penalty exceed $100,000 per property in a calendar year. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)