(a) (1) An application for a certificate of occupancy required by the provisions of this chapter shall be made annually to the Building Inspector not later than January 15 of each year in writing, by supplying the information and data to determine compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations for the existing use or occupancy or the intended use or occupancy. Such application shall be made on forms supplied by the Building Inspector and shall be accompanied by the fee required by the provisions of this Housing Code.
(2) The Building Inspector may require the submission of an affidavit stating such information, and he or she may cause a general inspection of the structure or premises to be made.
(b) (1) If it is found that a building or other structure is in compliance with the provisions of this Housing Code and all other laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable thereto, the Mayor shall issue a certificate of occupancy for such building or structure which shall contain the following information:
A. The street address or other identifying characteristics of the building or other structure;
B. The name and address of the owner, and if the owner does not reside on the premises, the name and address of the resident agent in charge of the building or structure, and the name and address of the nonresident agent, if any;
C. The exact nature and extent of the use or occupancy authorized; and
D. The period for which such certificate of occupancy is issued.
(2) Such certificate shall not be valid beyond the last day of December of the calendar year for which the certificate is issued.
(c) The Mayor shall have the power to revoke a certificate of occupancy if any false statement shall be made by the applicant in connection with the issuance of such certificate, or for noncompliance of a structure or its use with the requirements of this Housing Code, or if the owner, agent or person in charge of a structure refuses to comply with any provision of this Housing Code required to be observed by him or her.
(Ord. 5320, passed 3-21-1961; Ord. 5717, passed 4-5-1966)