(A) Intent. The intent of the certificate of occupancy procedure is to coordinate building, planning, and engineering related issues and approvals into a single process and to better ensure the public safety and general welfare.
(B) The following procedure applies to certificates of occupancy.
(1) Certificate requirements. It shall be unlawful and in violation of this chapter for any builder or property owner to allow any improvement that requires an improvement location permit to become occupied or utilized prior to:
(a) Legally obtaining an improvement location permit;
(b) Successfully completing all required inspections, including the final inspection; and
(c) Obtaining a certificate of occupancy from the Planning Director.
(2) Inspection. Upon the completion of the work approved through an improvement location permit, the permit holder shall contact the Planning Commission Office and schedule a final inspection to verify the installation of improvements consistent with the requirements of this chapter.
(3) Certificate issuance. The Planning Director or designee shall issue the certificate of occupancy if the improvements comply with this chapter, the Subdivision Control Ordinance, and other applicable requirements. The Planning Director may also issue a limited or temporary certificate of occupancy at his/her discretion.
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07)