(a) If there is a change in the resident agent or nonresident agent as shown by the certificate of occupancy, the owner shall notify the Building Commissioner in writing within thirty (30) days of such change, giving the name and address of the new resident agent or nonresident agent. Failure to notify the Building Commissioner within the specified time shall constitute a violation of this Housing Code.
(b) If there is a change in ownership of record, the certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this Housing Code to the former owner shall become null and void within thirty (30) days of the recorded date of such change of ownership, and a new certificate of occupancy must be obtained by the new owner. Application for such new certificate of occupancy shall be made not more than thirty (30) days after such change of ownership has occurred, on forms supplied by the Building Commissioner. A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid upon application for each new certificate. A new certificate shall expire on the same date as that of the certificate which it replaces.
(c) Any change in the nature or extent of the use or occupancy as specified on the certificate of occupancy shall render the certificate of occupancy null and void upon the happening of such change. No such change is permissible under this Housing Code unless such change has been approved by the proper City authorities pursuant to this Housing Code, and unless a new certificate of occupancy, incorporating such change, has been issued. Any such change, without the approval of the proper City authorities, will subject the owner, operator or agent to the penalty provided in Section 1345.99.
(d) A fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid upon application for each such new certificate. If such change involves the addition of any dwelling units to the number of dwelling units previously authorized, an additional five dollars ($5.00) shall be charged for each such additional dwelling unit, regardless of the date authorized. Such new certificate shall expire on the same date as that of the certificate which it replaces.
(Ord. 78-2021. Passed 10-17-22.)