1133.11 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.

   Land shall not be occupied or used and a building which has been erected or altered shall not be occupied or used until a certificate of occupancy has been applied for and issued as follows:

   (a)   Certificate Required.

      (1)   Occupancy of a building.  A certificate of occupancy shall be required before occupancy of a building which has been constructed, or an existing building which has been altered, moved, changed in use or changed as to off-street parking or loading requirements. The certificates shall only be issued after the completion of the erection or alteration of the building or buildings, and found upon inspection to conform with the provisions of this Code and the Building Code.

      (2)   A certificate of occupancy shall be required before occupancy of the land or where the use of the land has been changed to a use different from the prior use. A certificate shall be issued when it has been found upon inspection to conform with the provisions of this Code.

      (3)   Change in use of nonconforming building or use.  A certificate of occupancy shall be required whenever a nonconforming building or use is changed, and shall not be issued until the Commission has approved the change as provided in this Code.

   (b)   Application; Records.

      (1)   Applications for a certificate of occupancy may be submitted separately or accompany an application for a building permit. Accurate information shall be furnished by the owner, lessee or agent, as to size and location of the lot, buildings or structures occupying the lot, dimensions of all yards and open spaces, the use of land or building operations or processes and other information as may be requested by the Municipality. The certificate shall state that the building or use conform to this Code, or that said use is nonconforming but may be occupied legally for said use.

      (2)   A record of all applications and certificates issued shall be on file in the office of the Building Inspector and copies shall be furnished upon request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the land or building affected. 
(Ord. 474.  Passed 8-27-73.)