(a) The approval of plans or drawings and specifications or data pursuant to this section may be revoked if construction, erection, alteration, or other work upon the building has not commenced within twelve (12) months of the approval of the plans or drawings and specifications. One (1) extension shall be granted for an additional twelve (12) month period if requested by the owner at least ten (10) days in advance of the expiration of the permit and upon payment of a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00). If in the course of construction, work is delayed or suspended for more than six (6) months, the approval of plans or drawings and specifications or data is shall be deemed revoked. Two (2) extensions shall be granted for six (6) months each if requested by the owner at least ten (10) days in advance of the expiration of the permit and upon payment of a fee for each extension of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Before any work may continue on the construction, erection, alteration or equipment of any building for which the approval is invalid, the owner of the building shall resubmit the plans or drawings and specifications for approval pursuant to this section.
(b) Upon issuing a building permit, the Director shall fix the reasonable time necessary to complete the building work, taking into consideration the time for completion estimated by the applicant, the nature of the work, and the effect of seasonal and weather conditions.
(c) Upon completion of the building work in accordance with the plans, the owner, builder or his representative shall request a final inspection by the Building Department. No building shall be used or occupied until completion, in accordance with the plans, has been approved by the Building Department and a certificate of occupancy has been issued..
(d) Every new one, two and three family dwelling shall require a certificate of occupancy.
(e) Every building shall be completed in accordance with the plans within the time fixed by the Director on the building permit, and failure to so complete shall constitute a violation of this Building Code. Upon application, the Director may extend the completion date for delays caused by conditions beyond the control of the owner or builder or for other good and sufficient reasons.
(f) Within six (6) weeks after the date originally fixed by the Director for the completion of the building, the property shall be finish graded and seeded or sodded with quality grass, seed or sod in accordance with the site improvement plans, submitted with the application for a building permit and shall be continuously maintained thereafter. If the completion date occurs between November 1, and April 1, the date for completing this aspect of the code shall be May 15th.
(g) The issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be deemed a warranty or certification by the City the building or structure conforms to all required codes in all respects and the City shall not thereby be stopped to compel removal of code violations discovered after the date of the Certificate of Occupancy.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)