(A) Normally, the Building Code Administrator shall not inspect work, other than conducting a site or stakeout inspection. However, the Building Code Administrator may, in his or her discretion, conduct any other inspection authorized by the IBC or IRC with or without notice to the permit holder. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to schedule the site or stakeout inspection with the Building Code Administrator.
(B) A landowner may request a certificate of occupancy. Two types of certificates of occupancy are hereby established:
(1) A zoning certificate of occupancy, pursuant to which the Building Inspector certifies that the use or proposed use of land or a structure is in accordance with the regulations which pertain to the zoning district in which the land is located; and
(2) A zoning and building certificate of occupancy, pursuant to which, in addition to the certification in division (B)(1) above, the Building Inspector certifies that a structure is in accordance with the village’s Building Code and other applicable codes.
(C) Any landowner may apply for a zoning certificate of occupancy. The application shall be on a form specified by the Building Inspector and shall be accompanied by:
(1) A $25 fee payable to the village;
(2) A sworn statement of the landowner stating the use or proposed use of the land; and
(3) A drawing to scale of the land and all structures and uses thereon, including data relating to setbacks from the property lines.
(D) (1) Any landowner may apply for a zoning and building certificate of occupancy. The application shall be on a form specified by the Building Inspector and shall be accompanied by:
(a) A $50 fee payable to the village;
(b) A sworn statement of the landowner stating the use or proposed use of the land;
(c) A drawing to scale of the land and all structures and uses thereon, including data relating to setbacks from the property lines; and
(d) 1. In the case of a one- or two-family dwelling, a certificate from a person licensed pursuant to the Home Inspector License Act, 225 ILCS 441/1-1 et seq., that such person has determined after inspection that all structures thereon are built in accordance with the village’s Building Code and all applicable Fire, Plumbing and Electrical Codes; or
2. In the case of a multi-family or commercial building, a certificate from a licensed architect that the architect has determined after a review of the plans and an inspection that all structures thereon are designed and built in accordance with the village’s Building Code and all applicable Fire, Plumbing and Electrical Codes.
(2) The Building Inspector may rely on the certifications of the licensed home inspector or architect without further investigation.
(E) The Building Inspector shall examine the application and, if the application meets the requirements of this section and the use or proposed use of land or a structure is in accordance with the regulations which pertain to the zoning district in which the land is located, shall issue the certificate to the applicant within three working days of receipt of the application.
(F) Denials of an application for a certificate of occupancy may be appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(G) No certificate of occupancy is required as a legal prerequisite for any person to own or occupy land or operate any use thereon.
(Prior Code, § 156.009) (Ord. 2007-016, passed 5-21-2007; Ord. 2009-002, passed 2-16-2009)