(A) Applicability. A certificate of occupancy shall be required for any of the following:
(1) Occupancy and use of a building hereafter erected, altered or enlarged.
(2) A change in use of an existing building.
(3) Occupancy and use of vacant land.
(4) Change in the use of land to a different classification.
(B) Authority and execution. The Building Director shall be responsible for determining compliance with this section and all other applicable ordinances, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. If approved, the certificate of occupancy shall be issued within 10 days after the erection or alteration or change in use of such building has been completed. A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file and copies shall be available on request to any person for a fee specified by the Village.
(C) Procedure.
(1) Written application for a certificate of occupancy for the use of vacant land, or for a change in the use of land or of a building, as herein provided, shall be made to the Building Director.
(2) If the proposed use is in conformity with the provisions of this section, the certificate of occupancy shall be issued within 10 days after the application has been filed. Each certificate of occupancy shall state that the building or proposed use of a building or land complies with all of the provisions of this section.
(3) A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Zoning Administrator for a period of not more than 6 months during the completion of the construction of the building or of alterations which are required under the terms of any law or ordinance. Such temporary certificate of occupancy may be renewed, but shall not be construed in any way to alter the respective rights, duties or obligations of the owner or of the Village relating to the use or occupancy of the land or building. A temporary certificate of occupancy shall not be issued except under such restrictions and provisions as will adequately insure the safety of occupants.
(4) A certificate of occupancy shall be applied for coincidentally with the application for a zoning permit.
(Ord. CO-2010-006, passed 4-15-2010; Am. Ord. CO-2021-21, passed 8-17-2021)