Chapter 9.54
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
Sections:
9.54.030 Action by the Building Inspection Division.
9.54.040 Post decision procedures.
9.54.010 Purpose of chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that occupancy or inauguration of any land use shall not occur, unless and until a certificate of occupancy is first obtained from the Building Inspection Division. (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)
9.54.020 Applicability.
A. Certificate of occupancy required. No structure hereafter altered, enlarged, erected, or moved shall be occupied, used, or changed in use until after a certificate of occupancy has been first issued by the Building Inspection Division.
B. Issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The certificate of occupancy shall be applied for concurrently with the application for a building permit and shall be issued only after the alteration, construction, or enlargement has been completed in full compliance with the subject building permit, the approved site plan and applicable conditions, and the provisions of this Development Code.
C. Certificate of occupancy for use of land. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued before the use of a vacant parcel, or before a change to an existing use of land; provided, the use is in compliance with the provisions of this Development Code.
D. Land used for farm products. No certificate of occupancy shall be required where the land is to be used for the cultivation of farm, garden, or orchard products. (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)
9.54.030 Action by the Building Inspection Division.
A. Development Code compliance required. The certificate of occupancy shall state that the structure or proposed use of a structure or land is in compliance with this Development Code and all applicable laws and ordinances, including the approved site plan and any condition(s) required by the Commission or Council relative to the proposed use or structure.
B. Record of certificates of occupancy.
1. The Building Inspection Division shall, within five (5) days from the issuance of the certificate, file a record of the certificate of occupancy with the Department.
2. A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file with the Department, and copies shall be provided on request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the subject use, structure, or parcel. (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)
9.54.040 Post decision procedures.
The procedures relating to appeals, changes, expiration, performance guarantees, and revocation that are identified in Division 6 of this title (Development Code Administration) and those identified in Chapter 82 of this title (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions) shall apply following the decision on a certificate of occupancy. (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)