(a) The owner of a dwelling structure which subsequently is completed and becomes available for occupancy shall apply for such certificate as soon as practicable, but in no event shall the structure be occupied in whole or in part until such certificate of occupancy has been issued. Failure to so apply shall be deemed to be a violation of this Housing Code and shall subject the owner of the structure to the legal action and penalty prescribed herein.
(b) For each twelve (12) month period beginning January 1, 1995, and for each year thereafter, the owner of a dwelling structure requiring a certificate of occupancy shall apply for such certificate on or before December 15 of the year immediately preceding the year in which the certificate is to be issued.
(Ord. 78-2021. Passed 10-17-22.)