§ 40-843. Certificate of occupancy.

(a)

A certificate of occupancy issued by the Building Inspector is required in advance of occupancy or use, any building or structure hereafter erected, or a change in the use of an existing building or structure.

(b)

A certificate of occupancy, either for the whole or part of a building or use, shall be issued within 72 hours after the erection or structural alterations of such building, or part, or use established, is completed. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued unless the proposed use of a building or land conforms to the applicable provisions of this chapter and applicable regulations of the City.

(c)

If the certificate of occupancy is denied, the Building Inspector shall state in writing the reason for the denial and the applicant shall be notified of the denial. A record of all certificates shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Inspector.

(d)

See section 6-4 for applicable provisions with regard to administration and enforcement of certificates of occupancy and minimum standard codes, including reference to chapter 1 of the International Building Code which shall govern specific procedures and submission requirements.

(Code 1997, § 40-1203; Ord. of 2-6-2012, § 1(40-1203))