(A) It shall be unlawful to use, occupy, or permit the use or occupancy of any building or structure, or portion of a building or structure, constructed, erected, enlarged, altered, converted, or moved onto a lot within the city until a certificate of occupancy has been issued.
(B) A certificate of occupancy shall be issued within 10 business days after the Building Official has determined the building or structure and use are in conformance with all provisions of this chapter and that all conditions for issuance have been met. A record shall be kept of all certificates issued.
(C) A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued. Conditions may be imposed on the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy in order to ensure compliance with this chapter, including posting a bond or other financial security acceptable to the city. Issuance of a temporary certificate shall not alter the rights or obligations of the owner, tenant, or city with respect to full compliance with the requirements of this chapter or other provisions of the City Code.
(D) A certificate of occupancy may be revoked if the building or use is no longer in compliance with this chapter. The city shall have authority to enforce the revocation of the certificate of occupancy by appropriate means. Upon revocation, the building or structure shall not be used for any purposes until issuance of a new certificate of occupancy.
(Ord. 537, passed 11-8-2004; Am. Ord. 596, passed 2-8-2010)