A. Building Permit:
1. Definition: A permit issued by the Chief Building Official authorizing the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, or maintenance of any building, structure or portion thereof. Such permit shall not be issued without the signature of the City Planner, certifying compliance with this UDO.
2. Process: An application for a building permit shall be filed with the Chief Building Official on a form prescribed by the Director, along with the fees and charges for building permits and inspections. Each application for a building permit shall contain or be accompanied by such information and plans as required on the application form and as otherwise required by the Chief Building Official. The City Planner and any other applicable departments shall review the application and any required plans in order to determine whether the proposed work complies with the applicable provisions of this UDO and all other applicable City ordinances and construction regulations.
B. Certificate of Occupancy Permit:
1. Definition: A new building or part of a new building, an addition or enlargement of any existing building, or an existing building may be occupied after being altered or moved, and a change in use or occupancy of any building may be made in any existing building only after the Chief Building Official and City Planner has issued an occupancy permit stating that the building and/or the proposed use complies with the provisions of the UDO. An occupancy permit shall be required for the purpose of maintaining, renewing, changing, or extending a use.
2. Permit Process: In issuing an occupancy permit the City Planner shall follow the requirements set forth in Section 5.11(B).