(a) If, upon inspection, the rental dwelling unit is found to conform to the requirements of this article, the Code Official shall issue a certificate of use and occupancy within ten (10) days. Any denial of a certificate shall be issued within ten (10) days of the inspection. If the Code Official fails to act within ten (10) days of inspection, occupancy of the unit(s) shall be permitted as if a certificate was issued.
(b) After the effective date of this section, either upon an initial application or a renewal application, a three (3) year certificate of use and occupancy shall be issued for the dwelling unit after the Code Official finds the unit in substantial compliance with this article.
(c) The certificate of use and occupancy shall be transferable to subsequent owners of the respective dwelling unit(s).
(d) A copy of the certificate of use and occupancy shall be available for inspection at the Building Inspection Office during regular business hours.
(e) Certificates of use and occupancy issued after the effective date of this section shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance by the Code Official unless sooner revoked.
(f) The Code Official shall post a copy of the certificate of use and occupancy on the outside of the electrical fuse or circuit box of each dwelling unit, or in another conspicuous location as determined by the Code Official.
(Ord. 8-1-22)
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