Sec. 13-185. License renewal

Unless revoked or suspended for cause prior to expiration, each license issued under this Division shall expire not less than one (1) year nor more than two (2) years from the date of initial issuance or renewal as the Director may determine is necessary to develop and maintain an evenly distributed work schedule of the inspection and licensing program. The licensing fee shall be prorated in accordance with the schedule set forth in Section 13-189 of this Code.

The renewal license application shall contain authorization for the licensee to have the option to consent in writing to service of notice of violation, civil citation, and administrative citation of Housing Code violations by email. The renewal license application shall provide for the placement of the optional signature of an applicant for service by email. The renewal license application shall provide that the licensee is obligated to maintain an updated email address. If email consent is provided then, service by certified mail or first-class mail is not required. Failure to update the Department with a new email address is not a basis to challenge service and shall preclude the applicant from any notice-related defenses.