(a) No building shall be occupied before a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
(b) A Certificate of Occupancy for a new building, or the reconstruction or alteration of an existing building, shall be applied for concurrent with the application for a building permit. Such Certificate shall be issued after the request has been made in writing to the Chief Building Official and after the erection or alteration of such building, or part thereof, has been completed in conformity with the provisions of the Zoning Code, and all other applicable Federal, State, County, and City building, fire, and safety codes and regulations.
(c) Pending the issuance of a regular Certificate, a temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued be the Chief Building Official, or other authorized inspector, for a period not exceeding one year. During which the completion of alterations shall take place or during such temporary partial occupancy of a building, provided that such temporary certificate shall not be construed as in any way superseding the respective rights of the City or duties and obligations of the owners relating to the use or occupancy of the premises. Such temporary certificate shall not be issued except under such restrictions and provisions as will adequately insure the safety of the occupants.
(Ord. 2017. Passed 1-26-17.)