(a) No occupant, operator, lessor, or owner of any dwelling, building, or structure shall convey, lease, rent or otherwise change the use or occupancy, and no person shall commence the changed use or occupancy of any dwelling, building, or structure, excepting changes in ownership or occupancy of residential homes where no change of use will result, until an occupancy permit has been obtained from the Building Department.
(b) Application for an occupancy permit for change of use or occupancy shall be made on a form prescribed by the Building Department of the City. A statement as to the mode of change of use or occupancy and applicable floor plans drawn to scale, detailed and dimensioned must accompany the application. Upon approval of the application and plans, the Building Department shall make an inspection of the premises, which is the subject of the application.
No occupancy permit shall be issued unless the proposed change in use or occupancy is in compliance with the provisions of the Building Code and the Zoning Code of the City, and unless all ordinances and regulations of the City applicable thereto have been complied with.
(Ord. 82-2004. Passed 11-8-04.)