(A) The Code Official may allow occupancy of a dwelling as efforts proceed to remedy code violations. This may be accomplished by issuing a temporary occupancy permit for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date of the notice of violation. A temporary occupancy permit shall only be allowed when, in the judgment of the Code Official, practical difficulties exist that inhibit the owner’s ability to complete all necessary repairs in a timely manner. A temporary occupancy permit may be reissued for additional period(s) of 30 days, at the discretion of Code Official, if the Code Official has judged that the owner is making a good faith effort to remedy the code violation(s).
(B) However, no temporary occupancy permit shall be issued when, in the opinion of the Code Official, there is a condition on the premises which represents an imminent threat to the health or safety of an occupant. A temporary occupancy permit may be terminated at any time by the Code Official if, in the opinion of the Code Official, the owner is not making a good faith effort to remedy the code violations according to the approved schedule. In this circumstance the Code Official shall have the authority to seek an order to have the rental unit or dwelling vacated of all occupants.
(1986 Code, § 7-155) (Ord. 2007-20, passed 11-19-2007)