(A) Any change of occupancy of any dwelling or commercial property shall require an inspection of the building and improvements on such premises to determine that it is in a fit condition for occupancy. The criteria for a finding of fitness shall be based upon the International Property Maintenance Code (2006).
(B) Owners of such dwelling or commercial property shall be obligated to notify the city not less than 72 hours prior to a change of occupancy of each such property. Such notification may be made to the office of the City Clerk or Code Enforcement Officer.
(C) No utility services, including water or electrical services, shall be connected for service until approved by the Code Enforcement Officer (or designee) as meeting substantially all requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
(D) Failure of any owner of any property to notify the City Code Enforcement Officer of a change in occupancy shall result in a fine of not less than $500. No utility service shall be authorized at such property until payment of said fine has been fully satisfied.
(1994 Code, § 150.005) (Ord. 95-003, passed 2-13-1995; Ord. 13-06, passed 8-12-2013) Penalty, see § 10.99