(A) (1) The application for a “permit of occupancy” shall be completed by the owner or manager of the property. Inspection fees must be paid at the time of the inspection. The property owner/agent is responsible for making payment and scheduling the required inspection.
(2) An inspection shall be valid for one year from the date of the occupancy permit. Even if the occupancy changes, the dwelling unit does not have to be re-inspected during that period.
(B) (1) Re-inspection, “permit of occupancy,” is required if the property does not pass the original inspection. The owner/agent has 30 days to schedule the re-inspection. It will be considered a new inspection if it is not scheduled in 30 days. If the re-inspection fails another time, the owner/agent has 14 days to schedule the re-inspection until the work is completed.
(2) Failed inspection results will be emailed or mailed to the owner/agent.
(C) (1) The application for a “certificate of occupancy” shall be completed by the tenant/occupant. New owners/tenants can apply for their certificate 24 hours after the permit of occupancy has been issued. The certificate must be secured before the unit can legally be occupied. Area schools also require this certificate for the enrollment of students.
(2) The following information will be required before issuance of the certificate of occupancy:
(a) A current copy of the permit of occupancy. See § 105.04 (A).
(b) A list of the names and ages of all tenants/occupants.
(c) A photo ID of the person filling out the certificate.
Note: To change a certificate of occupancy, the village requires a photo ID and approval from the owner/landlord/property manager.
(D) The applications shall be furnished by village staff.
(E) The fee shall be as established by Chapter 34 of the Village Code and paid before any permit is issued. (occupancy inspection $50.00; reinspection $35.00 per re-inspection; certificate of occupancy $10.00)
(Ord. 2022-11-07C, passed 11-7-2022)