(A) Building permit. It shall be unlawful to commence the construction, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any structure in the village without obtaining a building permit from the village. The Building Inspector shall issue no building permit unless her or she has determined that the plans for the property for which the permit is sought comply with all applicable codes and ordinances of the village.
(B) Certificate of occupancy.
(1) It shall be unlawful to occupy or use any structure, land, water, or premises in the village, or change the occupancy or use thereof, in whole or in part, without obtaining a certificate of occupancy from the village.
(2) The Building Inspector shall issue no certificate of occupancy for a new or remodeled premises unless he or she has inspected the premises after completion of all construction and certified that the premises is in conformity with the plans on which the building permit was based. He or she shall likewise issue no certificate of occupancy for a change of occupancy without certifying that the proposed occupancy will be in conformance with all applicable regulations herein.
(3) The following shall be exempt from the requirements for a certificate of occupancy:
(a) Land used for agricultural cultivation; and
(b) Residential buildings in which there is a change of occupancy that does not involve a change to a different permitted or conditional use.
(4) A temporary certificate of occupancy for a period not to exceed six months may be issued, consistent with the safety of the occupants, for occupancy or partial occupancy pending completion of construction or alterations.
(5) The Building Inspector shall either issue or deny a certificate of occupancy within 20 days of application therefor. The Village Administrator shall advise the applicant in writing of the reasons for any denial.
(Ord. 480B, passed 8-21-1953; Ord. 90-O-036, passed 11-8-1990; Ord. 14-O-36, passed 11-14-2014; Ord. 19-O-20, passed 9-17-2019)