A. When Required: A certificate of occupancy, to be issued by the office of the building commissioner, shall be required for any of the following except buildings incidental to agricultural operations other than residences:
1. Occupancy and use of a building hereafter erected or enlarged.
2. Change in use of an existing building.
3. Occupancy and use of vacant land except for the raising of crops.
4. Any change in the use of a nonconforming use.
B. Time Of Application: Written application for a certificate of occupancy for a new building or for an existing building which has been enlarged shall be made at the same time as the application for the building permit for such building. Written application for a certificate of occupancy for a change in the use of a building or structure shall be made prior to the change in use.
C. Request For Inspection: Immediately upon completion of the erection or enlargement, a request for an inspection of work and the issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall be requested by the property owner. Immediately upon a change in the use of a building or a structure, a request for an inspection shall be made by the property owner.
D. Issuance Of Certificate Of Occupancy: The request for an inspection of work completed, for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, shall be acted upon by the officer within three (3) working days. If the erection, enlargement or change in use is in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance and other requirements, the certificate of occupancy shall be issued and shall state that the building or use complies with all provisions of this ordinance. (Ord. 89-54, 6-26-1989)
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