If required by the department of building and zoning, before a demolition permit shall be approved by the department, the owner of the subject property or his or its authorized agent shall provide the city with a commitment for title insurance, a land title certificate, a title insurance company letter report or other appropriate evidence of ownership of the property where the building sought to be demolished is situated, same to be issued by a reputable title insurance company of applicant's selection and at applicant's expense. (Ord. 760 § 1 (part), 1989: prior code § 40-12-3(D))