City ordinance 18.48 provides for the temporary securing of buildings. The purpose of boarding is to provide minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public and the owners and occupants of buildings within the city and to provide for correction of violations.

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Boarding Permits

A boarded building may require a boarding registration. Click here to download the registration form.

Boarding must be completed within ten days of the issuance of a Notice and Order.

Fees

Yearly registration fees for boarded buildings:

• Fee Schedule:

  Residential/Nonresidential Fees:

  Residential Years 1 & 2                         $3,000.00

  Non-Residential Years 1 & 2                  $6,000.00

  Residential Years 3 – 5                          $6,000.00

  Non-Residential Years 3 – 5                   $9,000.00

  Residential Years 6 or more                   $9,000.00

  Non-Residential Years 6 or more            $14,000.00

  Boarding registration fee for a contributing structure or landmark site    $14,000.00