A certificate of occupancy for buildings will be issued after final inspections have been performed and approved by the Building Commissioner's Office, the Fire Department and the Wastewater Treatment Department. Residential single-family dwellings do not require an inspection from the Fire Department.
(A) The Building Commissioner shall issue a certificate of occupancy within five working days after written application therefor, provided the building or structure has been built in compliance with applicable Indiana Building Code. No building or structure shall be occupied other than occupancy under a temporary certificate of occupancy until the certificate is issued. If a building or structure is occupied without a certificate of occupancy a flat rate fine will be imposed. One hundred dollars for residential construction and $1,000 for commercial or industrial construction will be charged to the person, firm or entity on record as the building permit holder. Each day constitutes a separate violation and in addition shall be subject to all penal provisions of this chapter.
(B) Alterations to existing structures where the square footage of remodeled area does not exceed 1,000 square feet shall not require a certificate of occupancy. Unattached residential garages shall not require a certificate of occupancy.
(Ord. G-85-116, passed 12-2-1985; Ord. G-02-39, passed 10-17-2002)