No building, or addition thereto, constructed after the effective date of this Code and no addition to a previously existing building shall be occupied as of the effective date of this Code until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Zoning Administrator. No change in a use shall be made until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Zoning Administrator. Every certificate of occupancy shall state that the use or occupancy complies with the provisions of this Code.
1. Application for Certificate of Occupancy. Every application for a building permit shall be deemed to be an application for a certificate of occupancy. Every application for a certificate of occupancy for a new use of land, where no building permit is required, shall be made directly to the Zoning Administrator.
2. Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. No certificate of occupancy for a building, or portion thereof, constructed or improved after the effective date of this Code, shall be issued until construction has been completed and the premises inspected and certified by the Zoning Administrator to be in conformity with the plans and specifications upon which the building permit was based. No certificate of occupancy for a building, or addition thereto, constructed after the effective date of this Code, shall be issued and no addition to a previously existing building shall be occupied until the premises have been inspected and certified by the Zoning Administrator to be in compliance with all applicable standards. The certificate of occupancy shall be issued, or written notice shall be given to the applicant stating the reasons why a certificate cannot be issued not later than fourteen (14) days after the Zoning Administrator is notified, in writing, that the building or premises is ready for occupancy.
3. Issuance of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. If the Zoning Administrator finds that no substantial hazard will result from occupancy of any building, or premises, or portion thereof before the same is completed, the Zoning Administrator may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a building, structure, or premises prior to the completion of the entire building, structure, or site improvements. Pending the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a temporary certificate may be issued to be valid for a period not to exceed six (6) months from its date of issuance and to permit partial occupancy of the premises during completion of the construction. Prior to the issuance of the temporary certificate of occupancy, the Zoning Administrator shall require that an escrow account, bond or letter of credit be established in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the City Council for those incomplete portions of the construction and site improvements that prevented the certification of the premises by the Zoning Administrator.