"Residential building," as used in this chapter, means a building containing one or more "dwelling units" as the term "dwelling unit" is defined in Chapter 20.80 of this code.

Prior to the sale or exchange of any residential building in the City of Mill Valley, the owner or his or her authorized agent shall obtain from the City a report of the residential building record showing the regularly authorized use, occupancy and zoning classifications of such property.

A report of residential building record shall be issued by the City upon application by the owner or his or her authorized agent and upon payment to the City of a fee to be established by resolution of the City Council.

The report of residential building record shall be delivered by the owner or the authorized agent of the owner to the buyer or transferee of the residential building prior to the consummation of the sale or exchange.

No statements contained in a report of residential building record issued by the City of Mill Valley shall authorize the use or occupancy of any residential building contrary to the provisions of any law or ordinance.

Every report issued hereunder shall contain a provision stating that the issuance of such report shall not constitute a representation by the City of Mill Valley that the property or its present use is or is not in compliance with the law, and that the report does not constitute a full disclosure of all material facts affecting the property or the desirability of its sale.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following transactions:

Except as provided herein, it is unlawful for the owner of a residential building in the City of Mill Valley to sell or exchange the same without first having obtained and delivered to the buyer a report of residential building record.