Modesto Municipal Code Art. 5 Exemptions

(a) The following shall be subject to registration under this article, but shall be exempt from routine inspections, subject to section (c) below:

(1) Newly Constructed Buildings. Newly constructed buildings shall be exempt from this article for a period of ten (10) years. The ten (10) year period begins to run the date listed on the certificate of occupancy issued by the city for the newly constructed building.

(2) Government Regulated or Subsidized Residential Rental Units. Properties that are subject to routine inspections by another government agency (i.e., Stanislaus County Housing Authority).

(b) An Owner is required to provide an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury certifying the Property is exempt pursuant to this section.

(c) A Residential Rental Unit that is determined to be exempt shall become subject to the requirements of this article if a notice of violation or notice and order relating to the Property is issued pursuant to the provisions of this code. A Property that loses its exemption pursuant to this subsection may reinstate its exemption if:

(1) After the last inspection conducted pursuant to this article, the Inspector determines that no violations exist; and

(2) The Owner is not delinquent on any payment to the city of fees, penalties, business taxes or other monies related to the Property.

(Ord. No. 3703-C.S., § 1, effective 10-24-2019)