A. General
Certificates of Occupancy
are approved and issued by the Building Official in accordance with review procedures and construction standards in the Florida Building Code and Chapter 152 (Buildings) of the
Code of Ordinances
. A
Certificate of Occupancy
is required before a structure being developed in accordance with a Building Permit may be occupied or used for its authorized purpose. It certifies that work on the structure is completed in compliance with the Florida Building Code, as adopted and modified in accordance with Chapter 152 (Buildings) of the
Code of Ordinances
, and the terms and conditions of the Building Permit, but also in compliance with all other applicable city regulations, including those in this Code. A
Certificate of Occupancy
serves as a final check on a structure's compliance with the requirements of this Code. Approval and issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy
does not preclude any responsibilities to obtain licenses and other approvals.
B. Relationship to this Code
No
Certificate of Occupancy
shall be issued for a structure unless and until the structure is completed in full compliance with a Zoning Compliance Permit for development that includes the structure. Issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy
does not preclude requirements for licenses and other approvals.
(Ord. 2012-64, passed 9-11-12)