155.2419. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
   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)