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Tupelo |
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Code of Ordinances |
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Chapter 7. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS |
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Article XII. RENTAL HOUSING CODE |
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Division 1. GENERALLY |
§ 7-204. License application.
(a)
Initial license . Application for an initial rental housing license shall be filed with and issued by the Tupelo Planning Department. The application shall be in writing, signed by the applicant and shall include the following:
(1)
The name and address of the applicant;
(2)
The location, legal description and parcel number of the property on which the rental housing unit is located;
(3)
For new construction, a complete site plan of the complex showing it is in conformity with the requirements included within this Rental Housing Code;
(4)
For new construction, plans and specifications of all buildings, improvements and facilities to be constructed within the rental housing complex or on the same property as the rental housing unit.
(5)
A statement as to whether utility services will be provided by the owner or be the tenant's responsibility.
(6)
Such other information as may be requested by the Tupelo Planning Department to enable it to determine if the proposed rental housing unit or complex will comply with legal requirements and with the Mississippi Code.
(b)
Inspection required. Before any license is issued by the Tupelo Planning Department, the applicant must authorize the administrator or designee to inspect the rental housing unit or complex for which an application for license has been made. The administrator or designee may inspect each unit annually or at the discretion of the administrator or designee. The administrator or designee may inspect only a portion of the rental units within a rental housing complex if the administrator or designee determines an inspection of the entire complex is not needed.
(c)
License renewal. Upon application in writing by a licensee for renewal of a license issued under this chapter and upon payment of the annual license fee, the Tupelo Planning Department shall issue a certificate renewing such license for another year. The planning department may, in its discretion, inspect the rental housing unit or complex for which application is being made before a renewal of the license is issued.
(d)
License transfer. Upon application in writing for transfer of a license accompanied by an application with the transferee's information and payment of the license fee, the Tupelo Planning Department shall issue a transfer if the application is found to be in compliance with this chapter.
(e)
Certificate of occupancy requirements. In accordance with Development Code Section 5.12 a Certificate of Occupancy shall be required as a condition of providing new utility service to any rental property or as a condition of transferring service to a new owner, new renter or billing name.
(Ord. of 9-4-2018(1) )