It shall be unlawful to use and/or occupy and building, structure, or land in the Borough until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer shall not issue such a certificate unless he has inspected the building, structure or land to be used or occupied and determined compliance with this Chapter and any other applicable ordinances.
A. Application. Application for a certificate of occupancy shall be submitted, in such form as the Zoning Officer may prescribe, by the owner or lessee of any building, structure or land or his authorized representative. Said application shall be accompanied by a fee, payable to the Borough, in an amount as established by resolution of the Borough Council. [Ord. 2012-03]
B. Action on Application. Upon receipt of the application the Zoning Officer shall inspect the premises to determine compliance with the building permit applications, this Chapter and any other approved ordinance. Within 10 days after receipt of the application the Zoning Officer shall either approve or disapprove the application and notify the applicant accordingly. If the application is disapproved, the Zoning Officer shall provide the applicant, in writing, the reasons for the disapproval.
C. Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. Upon approval of an application the Zoning Officer shall issue a certificate of occupancy to the applicant for the use indicated on the approved application.
D. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
(1) Upon request, the Zoning Officer may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for a building, structure or land, or portion thereof before all the work covered by a building permit is completed. Such portion or portions may be used and/or occupied prior to completion of all work provided that there is no danger to any public or individual health, safety, or welfare.
(2) Temporary certificates of occupancy shall also be required for such uses as tents, trailers, and temporary buildings or construction sites. Such temporary certificates shall be valid for a period no longer than 6 months.
E. Change of Use. If there is any change in the use of any building, structure or land for which a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, a new certificate of occupancy shall be required. All requirements applicable to the issuance of the original certificate of occupancy shall also be applicable to the issuance of the new certificate of occupancy. [Ord. 93-3]
(Ord. 77-5, 2/28/1977, §1503; as amended by Ord. 93-3, 5/4/1993, §§2, 3; and by Ord. 2012-03, 12/4/2012)