REGISTRATION STATEMENT

Kansas City Code ch. 56, art. IV

in effect

Kansas City Code § 56-491 Registration required.

Sec. 56-491. - Registration required. (a) Except for those owners described in subsection (b) of this section, every owner of any building or structure designed or used in whole or in part as a dwelling or of any nonresidential property used or designed in whole or in part as a drinking or dining establishment, gas station, garage, a wholesale or retail store in a building or structure three stories or less in height, or a junkyard or car lot shall file a registration statement with the director in accordance with the provisions of this code. (b) This registration requirement shall not apply to: (1) Any owner who is an individual residing within the city's corporate limits; (2) Any owner of a vacant parcel of land, with respect to such parcel; (3) Any owner of a nonresidential property not described in subsection (a) of this section, with respect to such parcel; or (4) Any governmental entity, any public authority or any quasi-public, nonprofit corporation engaged in housing development management or operation under contract with a governmental entity. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.112; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84)

Kansas City Code § 56-492 Appointment of agent.

Sec. 56-492. - Appointment of agent. Each and every owner required to file a registration statement under this article shall also appoint and register an agent who will be authorized to receive on behalf of the owner service of any notice, order or summons issued because of a violation of this code, including the additional requirements incorporated into this code by sections 56-284 and 56-466. Such agent must be an individual over the age of 18 years and must reside within the city or customarily and regularly attend a business office located within the city. A partner, associate or corporate principal who meets these qualifications may be designated and registered as the agent. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.113; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83)

Kansas City Code § 56-493 Time of filing.

Sec. 56-493. - Time of filing. The registration statement required by section 56-491 shall be filed by each and every owner: (1) For any building or structure owned as of June 20, 1983; (2) Within ten days after an owner, who is an individual, moves outside the city's corporate limits; (3) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy required by chapter 18, or by this code; and (4) Within such time as provided in section 56-495 in the case of a change of ownership. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.114; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83)

Kansas City Code § 56-494 Contents.

Sec. 56-494. - Contents. (a) The registration statement required by this article shall include the following information: (1) An identification of the premises by the street numbers and names of all streets contiguous to the building or structure, where such exist, or by such other description as will enable the director to locate the premises. (2) An identification of the owner by name, residential address and business address. If the owner is a corporation or a partnership, the identification shall include the name and address of such corporation or partnership, together with the names, residential addresses and business addresses of three principals or partners. If the owner is under the age of 18 years or has been judicially declared incompetent, the owner's legal representative shall file the registration statement. (3) The name, residential address and business address of an agent designated by the owner to receive service of any notice, order or summons issued because of a violation of this code. (4) The signatures of the owner, an officer if the owner is a corporation, or a partner if the owner is a partnership, and the registered agent. The registered agent's signature shall indicate consent to the agency. (b) The registration statement shall be filed on forms to be provided by the director. (c) Each owner who has previously filed a registration statement shall file an amended registration statement for all future acquired or additional property required to be registered under this code. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.115; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84)

Kansas City Code § 56-495 Change of ownership.

Sec. 56-495. - Change of ownership. (a) When any owner required to register by section 56-491 conveys title to the premises to another, the owner conveying title shall, on the day of such transfer, notify the director by certified mail of the name, residential address and business address of the new owner, or, if the new owner is a corporation, of the name and address of such corporation. If required to register, the new owner shall file a registration statement in accordance with section 56-494 no more than five days from the date of taking title. The failure of a new owner to file such registration statement shall not impair the validity of title. (b) When the ownership of the premises changes by operation of law, the new owner, if required to register, shall file a registration statement in accordance with section 56-494 not more than 30 days from the date the title passed to him. (c) An executor or administrator of a decedent's estate which includes real property located within the city shall file a registration statement in accordance with section 56-494 not more than 30 days from the date of appointment. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.116; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84)

Kansas City Code § 56-496 Change of address; change of officers or partners.

Sec. 56-496. - Change of address; change of officers or partners. An owner who is required to register under this article shall inform the director in writing, by certified mail, of a change of address of the owner, a change of address of the registered agent, a change in the list of officers of the owner corporation or partners of the owner partnership, or a change of address of any of such listed officers or partners, within five days of that change. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.117; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84)

Kansas City Code § 56-497 Change of registered agent.

Sec. 56-497. - Change of registered agent. (a) The owner may terminate the designation of a registered agent under this article at any time by filing with the director notice of such termination. A qualified successor shall be designated by the owner within ten days after notice of such termination, and the owner shall file within the same time a new registration statement designating the successor registered agent. (b) The registered agent may terminate the agency by filing with the director a copy of the written termination notice on the owner. Such termination shall not become effective until ten days after the filing of such notice with the director. The termination notice shall set forth the identification of the premises and the name and address of the owner, together with an affidavit or proof of service upon the owner. Service of such termination notice upon the owner may be made by delivery of a copy personally to the owner, or any partner if the owner is a partnership, or by registered mail to the address of any owner, principal or partner as set forth in the registration statement. Prior to the effective termination date, the owner shall file with the director a registration statement designating a qualified successor. (c) If the designation of a registered agent shall cease to be effective as a result of death or judicial declaration of incompetence of the agent or the agent's removal from the city, the owner shall file a new registration statement with the director within ten days thereafter designating a qualified successor. (d) If an owner fails to designate a registered agent or replace a registered agent whose agency has terminated, the owner shall be deemed to have appointed the director as his agent to accept service of any notice, order or summons issued because of a violation of this chapter. The director shall thereupon mail a copy of such notice, order or summons by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner and post a copy of such notice, order or summons in or about the premises described in the notice, order or summons. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.118; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84)

Kansas City Code § 56-498 Lease of entire building or structure.

Sec. 56-498. - Lease of entire building or structure. Whenever an entire building or structure is leased, the registration requirements of section 56-491 shall apply to the lessee of the entire building or structure in the same manner as they apply to the owner. If required to file a registration statement by section 56-491, such a lessee shall file the registration statement in accordance with all the provisions of this code. The owner and lessee may designate the same registered agent. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.119; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83)

Kansas City Code § 56-499 Extension of time for registration.

Sec. 56-499. - Extension of time for registration. If the owner or other person required to file a registration statement under this article is unable to comply with the registration or filing requirements within the applicable time period specified in this article, the director may, upon the showing of good cause, extend the registration or filing period and waive the penalties for failure to register or file within the specified time period. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.120; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84)

Kansas City Code § 56-500 Identification of registered agent or owner to tenant.

Sec. 56-500. - Identification of registered agent or owner to tenant. Every owner or lessee required to file a registration statement by this article shall also provide the tenant of each rooming unit or dwelling unit in the buildings or structures described therein with a written statement indicating the name and city address of the current registered agent. This written statement shall be provided within ten days of the date an initial or amended registration statement is required to be filed. Thereafter, this written statement is to be provided to each new tenant of a rooming or dwelling unit prior to, or upon, the first day of that tenant's tenancy. In lieu of the name and city address of the registered agent, the name and city address of either the owner or the current managing agent may be stated. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.121; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83)

Kansas City Code § 56-501 Failure to produce receipts; registration statement as evidence.

Sec. 56-501. - Failure to produce receipts; registration statement as evidence. (a) The failure of an owner or a lessee of an entire building or structure to produce the receipt issued by the director acknowledging the filing of a registration statement, or the failure of a registered agent to produce the receipt issued by the director acknowledging the filing of a notice of termination, shall be prima facie evidence of failure to comply with the provisions of this article. (b) The current registration statement shall be deemed prima facie proof of the statements contained therein in any action or proceeding instituted by the city against the owner, the lessee of an entire building or structure, or a registered agent. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.122; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84)

Kansas City Code § 56-502 Voluntary registration of mortgagees and lienors.

Sec. 56-502. - Voluntary registration of mortgagees and lienors. Any mortgagee or lienor desiring copies of any notices, orders or summonses issued with respect to premises in which the mortgagee or lienor claims a security interest may register with the director by filing a form to be prescribed by the director which sets forth the following information: (1) The name and mailing address of the mortgagee or the lienor; and (2) A description of the premises in the manner required by section 56-494(a)(1). (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.123; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84)

Kansas City Code § 56-503 False statements.

Sec. 56-503. - False statements. (a) Every registration statement filed with the director shall be signed by the person required or authorized to submit such registration statement. (b) Any person who signs a registration statement shall certify that all statements contained therein are true and correct. (c) Any person signing a registration statement who makes any false statement therein as to any material matter shall be guilty of a violation of the provisions of this code. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.124; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84)

Kansas City Code § 56-504 Penalty for violation of article; assessment of additional court costs.

Sec. 56-504. - Penalty for violation of article; assessment of additional court costs. (a) Any person who fails to file a registration statement, amendment or other statement required by this code or who violates the provisions of section 56-500 or 56-503 shall be subject, upon conviction, to a penalty consisting of a fine of not less than $100.00 but not more than $1,000.00, and may, in addition to such fine, be punished by imprisonment of not more than 180 days. All fines imposed shall be in accordance with the minimum fine schedule set out in subsection (c) of this section. (b) Whenever any person shall be found guilty of a violation under this section in a proceeding instituted in the municipal division of the Jackson County circuit court, the court shall assess therein as additional costs a sum of $12.00, to be assessed in addition to service costs, witness fees and jail costs otherwise authorized to be assessed. (c) Whenever the penalty is to be a fine or a fine and imprisonment, the fine shall be no less than the minimum amount set out in the following schedule: (1) | First offense | Not less than $100.00 but not more than $1,000.00 (2) | Second offense | Not less than $200.00 but not more than $1,000.00 (3) | Third offense | Not less than $300.00 but not more than $1,000.00 (4) | Fourth offense | Not less than $400.00 but not more than $1,000.00 (5) | Fifth and subsequent offenses | Not less than $500.00 but not more than $1,000.00 (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.125; Ord. No. 55157, 6-10-83; Ord. No. 011531, § 1, 11-8-01; Ord. No. 011662, § 1, 12-13-01)

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