(A) Where no new construction is to be carried out for nonresidential uses or where new construction has just been completed for any property, a certificate of occupancy shall be secured from the Zoning Inspector by the owner or his or her agent. Such certificate shall be required prior to the occupancy or use of a newly erected or constructed building or structure, or part thereof, prerequisite to the continued occupancy of a newly altered, reconstructed, enlarged, or relocated building or structure, and/or prerequisite to the continued occupancy of a reoccupied nonresidential property.
(B) The certificate of occupancy shall state that the completed improvement, relocation, or reoccupation has been inspected by the Zoning Inspector and has been found to be in compliance with this zoning code. In the case of existing buildings and structures, the need for a new certificate of occupancy shall exist whenever space is occupied that was not previously occupied, whenever the use made of a given space changes with reference to a category of zoning activity listed by the zoning code, or whenever nonresidential activity ceases and is later re-established.
(C) A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Zoning Inspector for a period not exceeding six months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion, provided that such temporary certificate may include such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the public. The village shall have the right to require the property owner to sign a temporary occupancy permit agreement agreeing to perform the specified items of work.
(D) The Zoning Inspector shall maintain a record of all certificates of occupancy, and a copy shall be furnished upon request to any person.
(E) Failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy shall be a violation of the zoning code and punishable under the provisions contained herein.
('80 Code, § 152.007) (Ord. 94-14, passed 7-5-94) Penalty, see § 152.999