A. Permits.
1. Permit required. A
permit or other appropriate permit shall be required as follows:
a. Prior to the erection, alteration, repair, renovation, demolition, or removal of any
or
.
b. Prior to the installation, extension, or replacement of plumbing, electrical, drainage, or similar utility systems.
c. Prior to the establishment of a new use, whether the land is currently vacant or if a change in land use is proposed.
d. Prior to any change in use of an existing
or
to a different class or type.
e. In all other instances specified by the adopted Township Building Code (for the purpose of this Ordinance, “Building Code” includes related codes adopted by the
, such as the Electrical and Mechanical Codes).
2. Definition of alteration and repair. For the purposes of this section, the terms “alteration” and “repaired” shall include any changes in structural parts, stairway, type of construction, type, class or kind of occupancy, light or ventilation, means of
, or other changes affecting or regulated by the Building Code, the Housing Law of Michigan (Public Act 167 of 1917, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.401 through 125.543, as amended), or this Ordinance or other applicable ordinances of the
.
3. Application requirements.
No permit shall be issued for construction, alteration, or remodeling of any
or
until an application has been submitted, showing that the proposed improvements are in conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance and with the Building Code.
Applications for permits required by this section shall be filed with the Building Inspector. Each application shall be accompanied by a written detailed explanation of the proposed improvements, and, if applicable, dimensioned plans drawn to scale. The plans shall be of sufficient detail to allow the Building Inspector to determine whether the proposed improvements are in conformance with this Ordinance, the Building Code, and other applicable laws and ordinances. At minimum, the plans shall illustrate information requested on the application form or by the Building Inspector.
4. Conformity with applicable ordinances and approved plans.
Permits shall be issued only if, after thorough inspection of the application materials and plans, the Building Inspector finds that the proposal is in conformance with this Ordinance, the adopted Building Code, and other applicable laws and ordinances, except where the Building Inspector receives written notice of a
having been granted by the
or Construction Board of Appeals.
Building permits issued on the basis of plans and application materials approved by the Building Inspector authorize only the use, layout, and construction set forth in such plans and application materials. Use, layout, or construction at
with approved plans and application materials shall be deemed in violation of this Ordinance, and subject to penalties in accordance with § 29.10.
5. Expiration of permits. A permit issued for construction, or remodeling of any building or
shall be subject to terms of expiration specified in the adopted Building Code.
6. Inspection of completed work. The holder of any permit issued pursuant to the requirements in this section shall notify the Building Inspector immediately upon completion of the work authorized by the permit for a final inspection and to request a certificate of occupancy.
B. Certificates of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy shall be required prior to occupancy or use or any land,
, or
. The following guidelines shall apply to certificates of occupancy:
1. General requirements.
a. Purpose. The purpose of a certificate of occupancy is to permit the occupancy or use of land,
, or
, upon first making the determination that the provisions of this Ordinance have been complied with and that all outstanding fees have been paid.
b. Certificates for new and existing
. Certificates of occupancy shall be issued for new or existing
or
, or parts thereof, or existing or new uses of land if, after inspection, the Building Inspector finds that any
, extensions, repairs, or new construction have been completed in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance, that the proposed occupancy is fully in compliance with this Ordinance, and that the applicant has submitted an updated mortgage survey.
c. Temporary certificates. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for a portion of a
or
prior to occupancy of the entire
or
, provided that such portion of the
,
, or premises is in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance and the Building Code, and provided further that no threat to public safety exists. The Building Inspector may require that a
be provided in accordance with § 2.18 as a condition of obtaining a temporary certificate. The date of expiration shall be indicated on the temporary certificate; failure to obtain a final certificate of occupancy within the specified time shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance, subject to the penalties set forth in § 29.10.
d. Certificates for
to
.
and
that are accessory to a
shall not require a separate certificate of occupancy, but may be included in the certificate of occupancy for the
on the same
, provided the
or
are shown on the
and are completed at the same time as the
.
2. Period of validity. A final certificate of occupancy shall remain in effect for the life of the
or
, or part thereof, or use of the land, until the use of the
,
, or land changes. A change of use shall require a new certificate of occupancy.
3. Records of certificates. A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept at the Township Hall. Copies of such certificates shall be furnished upon request to a person or persons having a propriety or tenancy interest in the property.
4. Application requirements.
Application for a certificate of occupancy shall be made on forms supplied by the
and accompanied by the fees specified. A certificate of occupancy shall be applied for at the same time as the application for a
permit, if a
permit is required.
The Building Inspector shall inspect a
or
within five working days after notification of completion of a
or
or other improvements. The Building Inspector shall issue a certificate of occupancy upon finding that the
or
, or part thereof, or the use of land is in conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance. If the Building Inspector denies approval of a certificate, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the denial and the reasons for denial.
(Ord. passed 7-9-2013)