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OFFICER STEPHEN S. CLAIRCODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
CITY OF ATLANTAATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT-COMMUNITY SERVICE
OIVISION
CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION55 Trinity Avenue, SUite 3450, City
Hall
Allamla, GA 30303-3520Phone: (404) 33Q-673S- Fax:
404-658-7084
[email protected]
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City of Atla ntaPolice Department 'V Community Service
Division
Code Enforcement Section
Once a case has been reviewed and accepted by the
ComplianceResolution staff, it presented before the In Rem Review
Board. TheBoard will issue a demolition order or clean and dose
order based onstaff's recommendation. Please see the processes
below. If you have anyquestions, please contact 404-330-6190.
Demolition Process
• Owner is provided 30 days to comply after the Board hasissued
order (if the property is not complied, the next stepoccurs)
• Clearance from the state to demolish (generally takes up to 30
days)
• Rodent inspection (generally takes up to three weeks)
• If rodents are present, treatment of rodent will occur
(generally takes up totwo weeks)
• Asbestos Survey inspection (generally takes up to three
weeks)
• If asbestos is present, abatement of asbestos will occur
(generally takes up tofour weeks)
• Demolition project awarded to City Contractor and a project
notification formto EPD is submitted by Contractor; the City awaits
confirmation from EPD thatthe form has been submitted and is
adequately completed (generally takes upto 30 days)
• Once confirmation is received from EPD, the Contractor is
given authorizationto submit the demolition application to Office
of Building (permitting processstarts, generally takes up to 30
days)
Clean and Close Process• Owner is provided 30 days to comply
after the Board has issued order (if the
property is not complied, the next step occurs)
• Clean and Close project awarded to City Contractor (generally
takes up two tothree weeks)
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ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENTCommunity Service Division - Code
Enforcement Section
Compliance Resolution Division
• Public Safety • Fiscal Stability • Youth Development •
Economic Development • City Infrastructure • Merit and Excellence •
Culture of Excellence
APD- CodeEnforcement Section Mayoral Initiative: Public
Safety
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Fact Sheet
The Code Enforcement Section is responsible for theinspection
and enforcementofresidential and commercial properties that are in
violation of theAtlantaHousing Code, the Commercial Maintenance
Industrial Code-and the ZoningOrdinance
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SignageOnly one sign per resident is permissible in residential
zoning districts. The size of thesign should not exceed 1 x 2 feet.
Other signs require a permit.
Large Commercial Vchides arc prohibitedParking large commercial
vehicles in residential neighborhoods are prohibited.
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Vacant PropertyRegistration
Atlanta Police DepartmentCommunity Service DivisionCode
Enforcement Section
55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 3450
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-330-6190 phone404-546-8266 fax
[email protected]
www.atlantaga.govjvacantproperty
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In accordance with the newly adopted ordinance, 12-0-0842
(Article VI, Sec. 60-67 of the Atlanta Housing Code),all owners of
a vacant residential building or dwelling, must register said
building or dwelling with the CodeEnforcement Section. Key elements
of the ordinance have been provided below. You should read and
familiarizeyourself with the ordinance which you may obtain from
the Code Enforcement Section by email
[email protected], or by visiting
www.atlantaga.gov.This form is intended to assist the
registrant.However, the Ordinance controls.
Vacant Property Registration Rules/Process
1. Each owner of any vacant residential building or dwelling (as
defined by the ordinance) must file aregistration statement with
the Code Enforcement Section within thirty (30) days after the
buildingor dwelling becomes vacant; or within thirty (30) days
after acquiring ownership (whichever islater).
2. Vacant means a building or dwelling which is lacking habitual
presence of human beings who have a legal right tobe on the
premises, or at which substantially all lawful business or
construction operations or residential occupancyhas ceased for more
than 60 days. Evidence of utility non-usage or service disconnect
shall be prima facia evidenceof vacancy. Such term shall not
include a building or structure containing multiple units with
common ownershipthat has at least one unit occupied with evidence
of utility usage.
3. If the Code Enforcement Section issues a written notice of an
existing vacant building or dwelling to the owner,the owner must
file a registration statement within fifteen (IS) days of such
notice.
4. Registration shall remain valid for twelve (12) months from
the date of registration.
S. Residential Rental and Seasonally Vacant properties are
exempt from registration (see Ordinance for definitions).
6. Any owner that fails to comply with the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be in violation of the Atlanta HousingCode and
shall be fined in the amount of $1,000.00 per vacant real
property
7. In addition to providing basic property and ownership
information, the owner must designate an agent whoeither resides or
has an office in City limits to receive all notices and summonses.
If the owner either resides or hasan office in the City limits, he
may designate himself the agent.
8. If the information provided in the initial registration
statement changes, such as a new owner or agent, the ownermust file
an amended registration statement within twenty (20) days of such
event at no additional fee.
9. Within thirty (30) days of registration, the owner/agent must
maintain the vacant property in accordance toSection 29 of the
Atlanta Housing Code; and post a sign affixed to the
building/dwelling indicating the name,address, and telephone number
of the owner and agent (if different) for the purpose of notice
and/or service ofprocess.
10. No registration statement shall be deemed filed unless the
fee has been paid. The fee is $100 pervacant building. Only one
registration statement need be filed per parcel of land but the fee
is $100per vacant building.
11. If the building/dwelling becomes occupied at any time after
registration, the owner must file an amendedregistration statement
within five (S) days of occupancy, providing documentation of such
occupancy, andrequesting removal from the registry. The Code
Enforcement Section shall remove such structure from the
registrywithin thirty (30) days of the filing of the amended
registration statement unless it has reason to believe thestructure
is vacant and subject to registration.
12. This Ordinance becomes effective February 1, 2012. For the
initial registration period, each owner shall haveuntil and
including April 1. 2012 to register each building or dwelling
subject to registration. Any owner that fails toregister after
April 1, 2012 shall be in violation f the Atlanta Housing Code.
$100
FEES:Registration / Renewal FeePer Building or Dwelling
(excluding accessory buildings)
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3 Ways to Register
Online Registration1. Visit http://aca.accela.com/atlanta_ga
& create an Accela Citizen
Access (ACA) account.2. Log on to your newly registered
account.3. Select the Register Vacant Property link.4. Read the
disclaimer and check the box that says, "I have read and
accepted the above terms."5. Enter the street number and name
(or the parcel number) and click
search.6. Enter the street number and name (or the parcel
number) and click
search.7. (Do Not Enter the Street Type in the Street Name
field)8. Ex: Mitchell St (INCORRECT); Mitchell (CORRECT)9. Select
the correct address from the provided results and click
Continue
Registration.10. Enter all applicable registration
information.11. Pay the Fee and Submit. (The City accepts
Credit/Debit Cards with
the Visa or MasterCard Logo
Mailed Registration1. Visit the Code Enforcement Section
website: www.atlantaga.gov/vacantproperty2. Click on the Vacant
Property Registration Form Link and download.3. Mail in your
completed form with a check or money order.(The City accepts
personal and cashiers checks)
In Person Registration
1. Visit the Office of Code Enforcement at City Hall South,55
Trinity Ave, Suite 3450, Atlanta, GA 30303
2. Fill out the Registration Statement Form3. Pay associated
fees. (The City accepts Cash, Check, or
Credit/Debit Card)
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Ceasar MitchellAtlanta City Council, President
M. Kasim ReedMayor
Major Cerelyn J. DavisSection Commander
[email protected]
Joy QuarlesCustomer Service Administrator
[email protected]
District 1District 2District 3District 4District 5District
6District 7District 8District 9District 10District 11District
12
Post At-LargePost At-LargePost At-Large
Carla SmithKwanza HallIvory Lee YoungCleta WinslowNatalyn
ArchibongAle:xWanHoward ShookYolanda AdreanFelicia MooreC. T.
MartinKeisha Lance-BottomsJoyce Sheperd
Michael Julian BondAaron WatsonH. Lamar Willis
Vacant Property RegistrationPoints of Contacts
Kielah YanceyProperty Registration Coordinator
[email protected]
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OUR FUTURE
(I) Clean and close or demolition of the property isthen
conducted. The procedure for demolitionincludes rodent
extermination, asbestos survey, andasbestos abatement.
(g) A final inspection is conducted by the CodeEnforcement.
The In Rem process is conducted against theproperty not the
property owner. If a property isopen and vacant and/or dilapidated;
or if the costto make repairs is more than 50% of the
estimatedvalue minus the value of the land; or there is noowner or
an indigent owner, it is a candidate forDemolition or Clean &
Close by The CodeEnforcement's In-Rem Program. The In-Remprocess
consists of:
(a) An inspection to determine whether propertyneeds to be
cleaned and closed or demolished.
(b) A title report and Lis-Pendens are filed.
(e) Responsible parties are notified and an invitationletter to
an In Rem hearing is mailed.
(d) The hearing is conducting with the In Rem Boardon the 4th
Thursday of every month, and a 30 dayorder is issued (this is the
time that the responsibleparties have to clean and close or
demolish theproperty.
(e) Bids are taken for contractors to either demolishor clean
& close the property, and a notice to proceedis issued.
on the severity, whether it is a Ist, 2nd, etc. offense.and/or
if the property is residential or commercial.Defendants may also be
sentenced from I to 180days in jail. A defendant who is not in
compliance atthe time a court case is adjudicated may be
re-citeduntil the property is ultimately brought
intocompliance.
The In-Rem Process
OUR CITY
Once the time allotted to bring the property intocompliance has
been exhausted, or if the property isin violation of the hazardous
sections of the HousingCode or the Commercial Code, a case is
preparedfor court and a criminal citation is served upon
theresponsible party. That person must appear in court.Failure to
appear will result in a warrant for arrest ofthe responsible party.
Cases are heard Mondaythrough Wednesday in Municipal Court. A
judgehears the case and renders a final decision. Fines mayrange
from $250 to $1000 per violation depending
To ensure safe and sanitary conditions in housingand commercial
properties through effectivecode enforcement efforts.
To make the City of Atlanta a better place to live,work, play,
and conduct business through enforcingthe laws and regulations
governing codeenforcement.
Our Mission and Vision
What is Code Enforcement?The Code Enforcement Section is
responsible forthe inspection of residential and
commercialproper-ties that are in violation of the AtlantaHousing
Code and/ or the CommercialMaintenance and Industrial Code.
Properties areinspected for violations such as: decayed!
damagedleaking roofs; holes in flooring (both inside andout);
broken window glass; flaking/peeling paint;units not supplied with
water or adequate heat;rodent infestation or unsanitary
conditions;electrical hazards; and numerous otherdeficiencies which
render properties substandardor unsafe to its occupants or the
general public.
It is also responsible for overgrown, littered vacantlots;
junk/inoperative vehicles; and the elimination ofhazardous
conditions presented by open/vacantstructures and dilapidated
buildings.
The Court Process
L1VABALE ATLANTA
PresidentDistrict 1
District 2
District 3District 4
District 5District 6District 7
District 8
District 9District 10
District 11District 12
Post 1 At-LargePost 2 At-LargePost At-Large
City of Atlanta
Atlanta City Council
Cesar Mitchell,Carla Smith
Kwanza Hall
Ivory Lee Young, Jr.Cleta WinslowNatalyn Archibong
Alex WanHoward ShookYolanda AdreanFelicia Moore
C.T. Martin
Keisha Bottoms
Joyce Sheperd
Michael Julian BondAaron WatsonH. Lamar Willis
City Hall
55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Suite 3450
Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: 404-330-6190/ Fax 404-658-7084
www.atlantaga .gov
[email protected]
Office Hours
DodeEniorceDlent
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OUR FUTURE
(g) A final inspection is conducted by the CodeEnforcement.
(f) Clean and close or demolition of the property isthen
conducted. The procedure for demolitionincludes rodent
extermination, asbestos survey, andasbestos abatement.
The In Rem process is conducted against theproperty not the
property owner. Ifa property isopen and vacant and/or dilapidated;
or if the costto make repairs is more than 50% of the
estimatedvalue minus the value of the land; or there is noowner or
an indigent owner, it is a candidate forDemolition or Clean &
Close by The CodeEnforcement's In-Rem Program. The In-Remprocess
consists of:
(a) An inspection to determine whether propertyneeds to be
cleaned and closed or demolished.
(b) A title report and Lis-Pendens are filed.
(c) Responsible parties are notified and an invitationletter to
an In Rem hearing is mailed.
(d) The hearing is conducting with the In Rem Boardon the 4th
Thursday of every month, and a 30 dayorder is issued (this is the
time that the responsibleparties have to clean and close or
demolish theproperty.
(e) Bids are taken for contractors to either demolishor clean
& close the property, and a notice to proceedis issued.
on the severity, whether it is a Ist, 2nd, etc. offense,and/or
if the property is residential or commercial.Defendants may also be
sentenced from I to 180days in jail. A defendant who is not in
compliance atthe time a court case is adjudicated may be
re-citeduntil the property is ultimately brought
intocompliance.
The In-Rem Process
OUR CITY
Once the time allotted to bring the property intocompliance has
been exhausted, or if the property isin violation of the hazardous
sections of the HousingCode or the Commercial Code, a case is
preparedfor court and a criminal citation is served upon
theresponsible party. That person must appear in court.Failure to
appear will result in a warrant for arrest ofthe responsible party.
Cases are heard Mondaythrough Wednesday in Municipal Court. A
judgehears the case and renders a final decision. Fines mayrange
from $250 to $1000 per violation depending
What is Code Enforcement?
Our Mission and VISionTo ensure safe and sanitary conditions in
housingand commercial properties through effectivecode enforcement
efforts.
To make the City of Atlanta a better place to live,work, play,
and conduct business through enforcingthe laws and regulations
governing codeenforcement.
The Code Enforcement Section is responsible forthe inspection of
residential and commercialproper-ties that are in violation of the
AtlantaHousing Code andl or the CommercialMaintenance and
Industrial Code. Properties areinspected for violations such as:
decayedl damagedleaking roofs; holes in flooring (both inside
andout); broken window glass; flaking/peeling paint;units not
supplied with water or adequate heat;rodent infestation or
unsanitary conditions;electrical hazards; and numerous
otherdeficiencies which render properties substandardor unsafe to
its occupants or the general public.
It is also responsible for overgrown, littered vacantlots;
junk/inoperative vehicles; and the elimination ofhazardous
conditions presented by open/vacantstructures and dilapidated
buildings.
The Court Process
L1VABALE ATLANTA
President
District 1District 2
District 3District 4
District 5District 6
District 7
District 8District 9
District 10District 11District 12
Post 1 At-LargePost 2 At-LargePost At-Large
Cesar Mitchell,Carla SmithKwanza Hall
Ivory Lee Young, Jr.Cleta Winslow
Natalyn ArchibongAlex WanHoward Shook
Yolanda AdreanFelicia Moore
C.T. MartinKeisha BottomsJoyce Sheperd
Michael Julian BondAaron WatsonH. Lamar Willis
City of Atlanta
City Hall
55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Suite 3450
Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: 404-330-6190 / Fax 404-658-7084
www.atlantaga .gov
[email protected]
Office Hours
Mon.-Fri. 8:15am - 5:00pm
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