(A) Certificate of occupancy. It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or premises without a certificate of occupancy. An application for an improvement location permit shall without an additional fee, include and be deemed an application for a certificate of occupancy. No certificate of occupancy for any building or structure shall be issued unless such building or structure was constructed in compliance with the ordinances, rules, and regulations of the town. A certificate of occupancy shall be obtained before any person may:
(1) Occupy or use any vacant land;
(2) Occupy or use any structure hereafter constructed, reconstructed, moved, enlarged or structurally altered;
(3) Change the use of a structure or land to a different use; or,
(4) Renew, change, or extend a non-conforming use.
(B) Temporary occupancy permit. Pending the issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy, a temporary occupancy permit may be issued by the Building Inspector for a period of not more than six months. Such temporary certificate shall not be construed in any way to alter the respective rights, duties or obligations of the owner or of the town relating to the use or occupancy of the land or building or any other matter covered by this chapter. The temporary occupancy permit shall not be issued except under such restrictions and provisions as will adequately insure the safety of the occupants.
(Ord. 172, §§ 3-404, 3-405, passed 4-5-90; Am. Ord. 320, passed 5-17-04)