§ 2-284. Notice to building owners or building managers that an individual has requested their building plans.  


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  • (a)

    The director shall promulgate procedures to notify building owners or building managers when a request is made to inspect or to obtain copies of their building's construction plans and floor plans that are maintained by the city. This service shall be available to all building owners who register and pay the required registration fee.

    (b)

    The director is authorized to charge each building owner who registers for the service a registration fee for each two-year registration period. The fee are stated for this provision in the city fee schedule.

    (c)

    The service must be renewed upon the expiration of the registration period with the fee payable upon renewal.

    (d)

    Failure to renew the service upon the expiration of the registration period shall result in the discontinuation of the service for the building owner or building manager. The service shall resume upon renewal.

    (e)

    Participation in this program is not intended to, nor shall it create a contract, either express or implied, creating a guarantee of performance by the city. Any and all liability and consequential damages resulting from the city's failure to comply with this program are hereby disclaimed and governmental immunity as provided by law is retained.

    (f)

    The building owner, building manager or any other persons registered for this program must covenant and agree that they will, jointly and severally, indemnify and hold the city harmless against liability for any and all claims, judgments and associated legal expenses and costs and for claims and litigation arising out of the city's failure to comply with this program.

    (g)

    The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to a request made by a governmental entity or a law enforcement agency to inspect or obtain copies of building plans.

(Ord. No. 05-1401, § 1, 12-20-05; Ord. No. 2011-1168, § 13, 12-14-2011)