(A) Use and occupancy.
(1) No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this chapter or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
(2) Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits.
(B) Change in use. Changes in the character or use of an existing structure shall not be made except in compliance with this chapter.
(C) Certificate issued. After the Building Official Inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this chapter or other laws that are enforced by the Department of Building Services, the Building Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion that contains the following:
(1) The permit number.
(2) Permit issue date.
(3) The address and tax map (TMS) number or property identification description (PID) of the structure.
(4) The name of the contractor or permit holder.
(5) A statement that describes the structure or portion thereof has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(6) The name of the Building Official.
(7) The type of construction if applicable.
(8) The design occupant load if applicable.
(9) Flood zone information.
(10) Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
(D) Temporary occupancy. The Building Official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The Building Official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.
(E) Revocation. The Building Official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this chapter wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2016-14, passed 1-19-2017) Penalty, see § 150.99