(a) Building Permit:
(1) Definition: A permit issued by the 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 Building Official, certifying compliance with the City’s Building Code.
(2) Permit Process: An application for a Building Permit shall be filed with the Building Official on a form prescribed by him, along with the fees and charges for building permits and inspections, as established by separate City Ordinance. 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 Building Official. The Building Official 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 the City’s Building Code and all other applicable City ordinances and construction regulations.
(b) 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 Building Official has issued an Occupancy Permit stating that the building and/or the proposed use complies with the provisions of this UDO and the City’s Building Code.
(2) Permit Process: An application for a Occupancy Permit shall be filed with the Building Official on a form prescribed by him, along with the fees and charges for Occupancy Permits and inspections, as established by separate City Ordinance. Each application for a Occupancy Permit shall contain or be accompanied by such information and plans as required on the application form and as otherwise required by the Building Official. The Building Official 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, the City’s Building Code and all other applicable City ordinances and construction regulations.
(Ord. 05-13. Passed 11-7-05.)
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