(A) Applicability: No building may be occupied or reoccupied (if forced to be vacated during construction) before a letter of occupancy has been issued by the city.
(B) Filing: Upon filing for a building permit, a property owner and/or his/her authorized agent will be informed that they will be required to provide a certificate from their contractor(s) that all work has been completed in accordance with the approved building permits, prior to issuance of a letter of occupancy by the city.
(C) Issuance Of Letter Of Occupancy:
1. After the completion of the building in accordance with approved building permits, the applicant must request in writing that the zoning administrator issue a letter of occupancy.
2. The zoning administrator will issue the letter of occupancy to the property owner, only upon receipt of a certificate or letter signed by the contractor(s) who conducted the work on the new building. This will serve as certification to the property owner and the city that the building is in compliance with applicable building and safety codes, all provisions of this title; and that the building including its location and design on the lot is consistent with the building permits issued by the city.
3. Copies of the contractors' certification or letter of compliance and approved letter of occupancy will be kept on file by the zoning administrator. (Ord. 1379, 6-9-2008)