A. Certificate of Occupancy: A building or structure shall not be used or occupied, and a change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the Code Official has issued a certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until a final inspection has been performed by the Code Official in order to verify that all work covered by the permit is code compliant and complete.
B. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy: The Code Official may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of all work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The Code Official shall set an expiration date on which the temporary certificate shall expire.
C. Winter Temporary Certificate of Occupancy: The Code Official may issue a winter temporary certificate of occupancy when winter weather conditions are present that may prevent the completion of exterior work, such as driveways, sidewalks and landscaping. Winter temporary certificates of occupancy will only be issued during the period between November 15th and April 15th. All winter temporary certificates of occupancy shall expire on June 1st.
D. Revocation of Certificate of Occupancy: The Code Official shall, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance, regulation or provision of this code.
(Ord. 2019.20, 9-16-2019, eff. 1-1-2020)