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11.15.8725 Certificate of Occupancy

  1. No building or structure, except single family and duplex dwellings, and no land shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy of a building, structure or land or portion thereof shall be made, until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Department of Environmental Services.

  2. Changes in the use of a building, structure or of land shall not be made except in compliance with the provisions of the Chapter.

  3. If it is found that the building, structure of land complies with the provision of this Chapter, the Director or Environmental Services or the Director's delegate shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy, which shall contain the following:

    1. Building Permit or Land Use Permit Number;

    2. The address of the building or premises;

    3. The name and address of the owner;

    4. A description of the portion of the building or land for which the Certificate is issued;

    5. A statement that the described portion of the building or land complies with the requirements of the Chapter;

    6. The name of the Building Official; and

    7. The date of issuance.

  4. A Certificate of Occupancy as required in this Chapter may be the Certificate of Occupancy required under the Building Code when so indicted thereon.

  5. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued by the Director of Environmental Services or the Director's delegate for the use of a portion or portions of a building or land prior to the completion or occupation of the entire building or use.

  6. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the Director or Environmental Services or the Director's delegate.

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