(a) No builder, owner or other person having control of property under construction for new dwelling units shall allow such property to be occupied until the same has been finally inspected and approved by the Building Commissioner, and until any necessary occupancy permits have been obtained.
(b) This section shall also apply to the reconstruction of a one, two or three-family dwelling which has been rendered uninhabitable as determined by the Building Commissioner. No person having control of such property shall allow such property to be occupied until the same has been repaired, finally inspected and approved by the Building Commissioner, and until any necessary occupancy permits have been obtained.
(c) This section shall also apply to additions to a one, two or three-family dwelling. No person having control of such property shall allow the addition to be occupied until the same has been finally inspected and approved by the Building Commissioner, and until any necessary occupancy permits have been obtained.
(d) Alterations to an occupied dwelling are permitted, but the Building Commissioner shall determine whether or not the alterations are so extensive as to be subject to issuance of a new occupancy permit upon completion of the alterations.
(e) Attached to an occupancy permit shall be the City's approved grading plan for the lot in question, together with a statement of the City Engineer that such lot has been graded in accordance with such approved grading plan and, further, that such grading plan for such lot shall be maintained by the occupant of such property under the penalty provided in Section 1501.99.
(f) An occupancy permit is not required for a detached garage or other building accessory to a one, two or three-family dwelling.
(Ord. 278-99. Passed 11-3-99.)