1329.11 AMENDMENTS.

   The Ohio Building Code adopted herein is hereby amended as follows:

Special Provisions Applicable to Certificates of Occupancy for Multiple Dwellings Only.

The following provisions shall apply to certificates of occupancy for multiple dwellings.

   (a)   Original Certificates of Occupancy.

      (1)   The original certificate of occupancy shall be granted by the Building Commissioner if he finds upon inspection that the building or other structure is in compliance with the provision of this Code and all other laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable thereto. The certificate shall state the name and address of the owner, and, if the owner does not reside on the premises, the name and address of the resident agent in charge of the building or structure, and the name and address of the nonresident agent, if any.

      (2)   The certificate of occupancy shall state the period for which it is issued. The certificate shall not be valid beyond the last day of December in the year for which it is issued. A renewal certificate shall be obtained each year before February 1, subject to the provisions of subsection (a) hereof.

      (3)   The fee for a certificate of occupancy issued upon the completion of an apartment building shall be as provided in Chapter 1309. Such fees shall accompany the application for certificate of occupancy or renewal thereof and shall be nonrefundable.

   (b)   Changes; New Certificate of Occupancy and Fees.

      (1)   In the event there is a change in the resident agent or nonresident agent as shown by the certificate of occupancy, the owner shall notify the Building Commissioner in writing within 30 days of such change, giving the name and address of the new resident agent or nonresident agent. Failure to so notify the Commissioner within the specified time shall constitute a violation of this Code.

      (2)   In the event there is a change in ownership of record, the certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this Code to the former owner shall become void within 30 days after the recorded date of such change of ownership and a new certificate of occupancy must be obtained by the new owner. Application for such new certificate of occupancy shall be made not more than 30 days after such change of ownership has occurred on forms supplied by the Commissioner. Such new certificate of occupancy shall expire on the same date as that of the certificate which it replaces.

      (3)   A change in the nature or extent of the use or occupancy as specified on the certificate of occupancy shall render the certificate of occupancy void upon the happening of such change. No such change is permissible under this Code unless such change has been approved by the municipal authorities pursuant to this Code, and unless a new certificate of occupancy, incorporating such change, has been issued. Any such change without the approval of the proper municipal authorities will subject the owner, operator or agent to the penalties provided in this Code. If such change involves the addition of any dwelling units to the number of dwelling units previously authorized, an additional fee as provided in Chapter 1309 shall be charged for each such additional dwelling unit, regardless of the date authorized. Such new certificate shall expire on the same date as that of the certificate which it replaces.

   (c)   Revocation of Certificate of Occupancy. The Building Commissioner shall have the power to revoke a certificate of occupancy if any false statement shall be made by the applicant in connection with the issuance of such certificate, or for noncompliance of a structure or its use with the requirements of this Code or if the owner, agent or person in charge of a structure shall refuse to comply with any provision of this Code required to be observed by him.

      (Ord. 98-28. Passed 9-28-98.)