(a) If, upon inspection of such premises, the Building Commissioner determines that it complies with the codes, ordinances and regulations set forth in Section 1375.03, he shall issue the occupancy permit.
(b) If, upon inspection of such premises, the Commissioner determines that there is a violation of this Housing Code, the Building Code or Zoning Code of the City, or other ordinances or regulations of the City applicable to the construction, alteration, maintenance or operation of dwelling structures, dwellings or dwelling units or appurtenances thereto, he shall refuse to issue an occupancy permit until such time as the violation is corrected.
(c) All occupancy permits shall be issued in the name of the prospective occupant.
(d) An occupancy permit shall become void under any of the following circumstances:
If any false statement has been made by the applicant for a permit issued;
(1) If any false statement has been made or any required information withheld by the applicant for a permit issued;
(2) For noncompliance of a structure or its use with the requirements of this Housing Code or other applicable codes, ordinances or regulations;
(3) For refusal or failure of the occupant, operator, lessor or owner of the premises which is the subject of such permit to comply with the provisions of this Housing Code or a written order of the Building Commissioner issued pursuant to such provisions; or
(4) A change in the occupancy, tenancy or use of a dwelling structure, dwelling or dwelling unit or part thereof covered by the occupancy permit.
(e) Every improved lot in the City shall have a sidewalk across the entire frontage of the lot, within the right of way, five (5) feet in width, located, constructed and maintained in accordance with the standards established by the City Engineer. Any street or part of a street with existing single-family residences not having sidewalks on the date of adoption of this section shall not be required to comply until the further order of Council. Before any certificate of occupancy is issued by the Building Commissioner for any new building, a sidewalk shall first be constructed and installed across the frontage of the lot. If the Building Commissioner determines that compliance is impossible as a result of weather conditions, then the Building Commissioner shall require the applicant for a certificate of occupancy to deposit a cash bond with the City for the cost of constructing said sidewalk. Such bond shall be deposited with the Finance Director, subject to his or her regulations. The Building Commissioner shall direct the property owner to construct and install the required sidewalk at the earliest time that weather conditions permit. In the event that the property owner defaults, after thirty (30) days' written notice, the City may use the cash bond deposited by the owner. If the bond is insufficient, the Building Commissioner shall give thirty (30) days' written notice to the property owner to pay the outstanding balance, and, if unpaid, the sum shall be referred to the Law Director for collection.
(f) One to three-family residences and attached houses shall have and maintain street address numbers assigned by the Building Commissioner. House numbers shall meet the following standards:
(1) Numbers shall be numerical, not script, and be a contrasting color to the building for visibility.
(2) Number shall not be less than three and one-half (3 ½) nor more than eight (8) inches in height and shall be located on the part of the structure nearest to the public or private street that the structure fronts on and shall be
adjacent to the front entrance.
(3) Numbers must be clearly visible from the public or private street that the residence fronts on and shall have no obstruction (including shrubbery or trees) and shall be located more than five (5) feet above the ground.
(Ord. 2023-048. Passed 4-18-23.)