1385.01 OCCUPANCY PERMIT REQUIRED.

   (a)    No person shall move into or commence occupation of a multi-family structure until an occupancy permit has been obtained from the Building Commissioner prior to such occupancy, and unless no alterations or additions are contemplated under the new occupancy after issuance of this permit.

   (b)    The occupancy permit provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the entire complex upon the purchase, sale or change of ownership of any new or existing multi-family structure in the City.

   (c)    Application for an occupancy permit shall be made upon forms to be prescribed by the Building Commissioner not less than thirty days prior to such occupancy by the seller, lessor, owner or their agent.

   (d)    The seller, lessor or their agent shall, within five days of making an application for an occupancy permit, advise in writing the prospective purchaser or tenant of the fact of applying for the same. In the event of sale through an escrow agent, the seller or his agent shall also advise the escrow agent of the fact of applying for an occupancy permit.

   (e)    Failure to apply for and obtain an occupancy permit within the time and in the manner herein prescribed shall constitute a violation of the Apartment Maintenance Code and subject the seller, lessor, owner or agent to the penalty set forth therein.

(Ord. 99-078. Passed 4-20-99.)