A. Building Permit: It shall be unlawful to commence the construction, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any structure in the City without obtaining a building permit from the City. The Building Officer shall issue no building permit unless he or she has determined that the plans for the property for which the permit is sought comply with all applicable provisions of this title and with other applicable codes and ordinances of the City.
B. Certificate Of Occupancy:
1. It shall be unlawful to occupy or use any structure, land, water or premises in the City, or change the occupancy or use thereof, in whole or in part, without obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the City.
2. The Zoning Administrator 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 requirement for a Certificate of Occupancy:
a. Land used for agricultural cultivation.
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 (6) months may be issued, consistent with the safety of the occupants, for occupancy or partial occupancy pending completion of construction or alterations.
5. The Zoning Administrator shall either issue or deny a Certificate of Occupancy within twenty (20) days of application therefor. The Administrator shall advise the applicant in writing of the reasons for any denial. (Ord. 86-382, 12-22-1986)