A. A building or structure shall not be used or occupied until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy after a building passes final inspection pursuant to the requirements of the building codes adopted under Section 150.01 of Chapter 150, provided, however, the Building Official may issue a temporary Certificate of Occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit if such portion or portions can be occupied safely. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall indicate the time period during which the temporary Certificate of Occupancy is valid.
B. The Certificate of Occupancy is regarded as a permanent record for retention purposes and will stay with the property indefinitely, even if there is a change in ownership or tenant change.
C. A new Certificate of Occupancy is required for a change to the existing approved use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof.
('76 Code, Art. 12-1) (Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 2023-003, passed 4-6-23)