Borough of Saddle River, NJ Chapter 96 Construction Codes, Uniform

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Saddle River 12-29-1976 by Ord. No. 274-C. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 96-1 Enforcing agency; officials.

A. There is hereby established in the Borough of Saddle River a State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency to be known as the "Saddle River Construction Code Agency," consisting of a Construction Official, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official, Fire Protection Subcode Official and such other subcode officials for such additional subcodes as the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey, shall hereafter adopt as part of the State Uniform Construction Code. The Construction Official shall be the chief administrator of the enforcing agency.

B. Each official position created in Subsection A hereof shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 217, as amended,[1] and N.J.A.C. 5:23, provided that, in lieu of any particular subcode official, an on-site inspection agency may be retained by contract pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23. More than one such official position may be held by the same person, provided that such person is qualified pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 217, and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such position.

[1] Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.

§ 96-2 Business location.

The public shall have the right to do business with the enforcing agency at one office location, except for emergencies and unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.

§ 96-3 Construction Board of Appeals.

A. There is hereby established a Construction Board of Appeals to hear appeals from decisions by the enforcing agency.

B. Such Board shall consist of five members. At least one Board member shall be a registered architect or licensed professional engineer of building construction experience, and at least one Board member shall be as qualified as a Plumbing Subcode Official and one as qualified as an Electrical Subcode Official. No more than two Board members shall be selected from the same business or profession. Each Board member shall have had at least three years' experience in construction, design or supervision as a licensed engineer or registered architect; or, in the alternative, five years' experience in construction, design or supervision as an architect or engineer with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering, respectively, from an accredited institution of higher education; or, as a further alternative, 10 years' experience in construction, design or supervision as a journeyman in a construction trade or as a construction contractor, subcontractor or inspector.

C. The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, shall appoint the Board members and any alternate members. For the members first appointed, the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, shall designate the appointees' terms so that one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years and two for terms of four years. At the expiration of such terms and thereafter, appointments shall be made for terms of four years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.

D. The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, shall appoint such number of alternates as may be appropriate for terms not to exceed four years or may, in the alternative, appoint alternates on a case-by-case basis.

E. No regular or alternate Board member may be a member of the enforcing agency, the decisions of which are subject to the review of the Board.

§ 96-4 Submission of plot plan.

[Amended 8-17-1987 by Ord. No. 485-C]

Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction or alteration of any structure (as defined in the definition of "structure" in § 210-3 of Chapter 210, Zoning) within the Borough, a sealed plot plan shall be prepared by a New Jersey licensed professional engineer and submitted to the Construction Official/Building Inspector, depicting the location of the structure for his review and acceptance.

§ 96-5 Location stakeout required.

[Amended 8-17-1987 by Ord. No. 485-C]

A. Prior to the actual construction of the structure which has been the subject of the permit issued pursuant to § 96-4, a certified location stakeout must be submitted to the Construction Official/Building Inspector for his review and acceptance. Actual construction of the structure may not commence until acceptance of the certified stakeout by the Construction Official/Building Inspector.

B. When a structure is to be constructed within 70 feet of a contiguous property line, at the same time as the submission of the certified location survey, the property lines must be staked in order to allow the Construction Official/Building Inspector to verify that the actual structure is within all Borough side and rear yard requirements.

§ 96-6 Submission of as-built survey.

[Amended 8-17-1987 by Ord. No. 485-C]

Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the completed structure, it will be necessary that an as-built certified survey be submitted to the Construction Official/Building Inspector for his review and acceptance.

§ 96-7 Violations and penalties.

[Amended 8-17-1987 by Ord. No. 485-C; 2-22-1994 by Ord. No. 600-C]

Violation of any provision of the chapter punishable under the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., shall be punishable as provided in N.J.S.A. 52:27D-138, and violation of any other provision of the chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article III, General Penalty.

§ 96-8 Appeals.

[Amended 8-17-1987 by Ord. No. 485-C]

Appeals of any action taken by the Construction Official/Building Inspector pursuant to § 96-7 shall be made to the Mayor and Council within 30 days of notification of a violation. The Mayor and Council will then have 30 days to rule on the appeal. However, an appeal will not stay any fines imposed as a result of the violation unless the Construction Official/Building Inspector's decision is overruled by the Mayor and Council or the fine is reduced or suspended for good cause shown to the Mayor and Council.

§ 96-9 Fees.

[Amended 12-29-1976 by Ord. No. 274-C; 4-10-1978 by Ord. No. 294-C; 5-14-1979 by Ord. No. 312-C; 3-8.1982 by Ord. No. 365-C; 7-8-1985 by Ord. No. 419-C; 10-15-1990 by Ord. No. 550-C; 2-22-1994 by Ord. No. 600-C; 10-17-1994 by Ord. No. 613-C; 8-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-655-C; 9-19-2005 by Ord. No. 05-779-C; 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C; 4-5-2021 by Ord. No. 21-101-C]

A. The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed in this subsection, together with the surcharge fees listed in Subsection C.

(1) The building subcode fee shall be as follows:

(a) New construction: $0.080 per cubic foot of building or structure volume, provided that the minimum fee shall be $600. The fee for any accessory building (e.g., a shed) shall be $100.

(b) For renovations, alterations and repairs: $35 per $1,000 of estimated cost of work, provided that the minimum fee shall be $100. For purposes of this section, swimming pools, walls, fences and other outdoor uncovered facilities shall be considered renovations and alterations, and the fee for a construction permit will be based on the estimated cost.

(c) For additions: $0.080 per cubic foot of building or structure volume for the added portion, provided that the minimum fee shall be $300.

(d) The fee for the demolition of a principal building or structure shall be $300, while the fee for the demolition of an accessory building or accessory structure shall be $100.

(e) The minimum fee for any building permit under this subcode shall be $100.

(f) For asbestos hazard abatement permits the fee shall be $70 in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9(a)1, and $14 for certificates of occupancy, following successful completion of abatement in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9(a)2.

(g) For lead abatement permits the fee shall be $196 and a certificate fee shall be $39.

(h) For plan review for revisions after issuance of a permit the fee shall be $50 per hour with a minimum fee of $100.

(i) For review of an application for a variation, the fee shall be $150.

(j) For a change of contractor, the fee shall be $75.

(2) Fees for retaining walls shall be as follows:

(a) The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area greater than 550 square feet that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure shall be $400.

(b) The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area of 550 square feet or less that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure shall be $200.

(c) The fee for a newly constructed wall of any size at other than a Class 3 residential structure shall be based on the cost of construction established in § 96-9A(1)(b).

(3) Certificates of occupancy.

(a) The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be 10% of the fee to be charged for the construction permit; however, the minimum fee for said certificate shall be $100.

(b) The fee for a certificate of occupancy pursuant to a change of use shall be $100.

(c) The fee for a multiple certificate of occupancy shall be $100 per unit.

(d) The fee for a continued certificate of occupancy, including obtaining a certificate of occupancy upon resale, shall be $200.

(e) The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $30.

(4) The fee for a permit for the removal of a building or structure from one lot to another or to a new location on the same lot shall be $35 per $1,000 of the sum of the estimated costs for moving, for new foundations and for placement in a complete condition in the new location, provided that the minimum fee shall be $100.

(5) The fee for a permit to construct an unlighted sign shall be $100, and the fee to construct a lighted sign shall be $100.

(6) The electrical subcode fees shall be as follows:

(a) For one to 20 receptacles and fixtures, the fee shall be in the amount of $75; and for each additional 20 receptacles and fixtures, the fee shall be $40. For the purposes of computing this fee, receptacles or fixtures shall include light outlets, wall switches, fluorescent fixtures and motors or electrical devices of less than one horsepower or one kilowatt.

(b) For the installation of a range or oven, the fee shall be $25.

(c) For the installation of surface unit, the fee shall be $25.

(d) For the installation of each dishwasher, the fee shall be $25.

(e) For the installation of a garbage disposal, the fee shall be $25.

(f) For the installation of a dryer, the fee shall be $25.

(g) For the installation of each air-conditioning unit, the fee shall be $75.

(h) For the installation of burglar alarms, the fee shall be $100.

(i) For the installation of intercom panels, the fee shall be $50.

(j) For the installation of solar panels, the fee shall be as follows:

[1] One to 50 kilowatts: $125.

[2] Fifty-one to 100 kilowatts: $300.

[3] Greater than 100 kilowatts: $750.

(k) For the installation of whirlpools/spas or hot tubs, the fee (including bonding) shall be $75.

(l) For the installation of a swimming pool, the fee shall be $250 total for a new pool, with the fee for pool filter, motor, accessories and lights $50 each for renovation or replacement. The fee for the pool bonding shall be $100.

(m) The fee for the installation of a water heater shall be $50.

(n) The fee for the installation of central heat, whether oil, gas or electric, shall be $75.

(o) The fee for the installation of baseboard heating units shall be $20 for each unit.

(p) The fee for the installation of thermostats shall be $20 for each unit.

(q) The fee for the installation of heating pumps shall be $50 for each unit. The fee for the installation of any other pump shall be $50 per pump.

(r) The fee for the installation of any motor control center/subpanels shall be $60.

(s) The fee for the installation of any electric sign shall be $50.

(t) The fee for each motor, generator and/or transformer of:

[1] More than one or less than 20 horsepower, kilowatts or kilovolt-amperes: $40.

[2] Twenty-one to 40 horsepower, kilowatts or kilovolt-amperes: $80.

[3] Forty-one to 75 horsepower, kilowatts or kilovolt-amperes: $120.

[4] Over 75 horsepower, kilowatts or kilovolt-amperes: $200.

(u) For each service panel or transformer, the fee shall be $75. For the installation of electric service, the fee shall be as follows:

[1] Temporary: $100.

[2] One hundred to 150 amperes: $150.

[3] One hundred fifty-one to 200 amperes: $200.

[4] Two hundred one to 400 amperes: $350.

[5] Over 400 amperes: $500.

(v) The fee for an annual pool inspection shall be $100.

(w) The minimum fee for electrical work shall be $100.

(7) The fire subcode fees shall be as follows:

(a) Installation of gas or oil furnace: $75.

(b) Conversion of furnace from gas to oil or oil to gas: $75.

(c) Combustible liquid storage tanks: $150.

(d) Signaling devices: $100.

(e) Installation of commercial mechanical equipment: $150.

(f) Installation of a new water heater: $75.

(g) Installation of one to five residential smoke detectors: $150. The fee for each additional detector over five shall be $30.

(h) Installation of one to five commercial smoke detectors: $100. After the fifth unit, each unit shall be $25.

(i) Installation of commercial cooking equipment: $200.

(j) Installation of a suppression system: $200.

(k) Installation of an automatic fire-detection system: $200.

(l) Installation of a wall hydrant: $150.

(m) Installation of fire sprinkler system: $20 per sprinkler head, provided that the minimum fee shall be $200.

(n) Installation of a standpipe: $200 per riser.

(o) Installation of a hose station: $200 for each such station.

(p) Installation of a fire pump: $250.

(q) The minimum fee for fire subcode work shall be $100.

(8) The plumbing subcode fees for the installation of each of the following items shall be as follows. (For the purposes of this subsection, the fees charged are for any additions, renovations or alterations to an already-existing structure, i.e., home, commercial building, etc., or for any new construction, provided that the minimum fee shall be $100.)

(a) Water closet: $40.

(b) Urinal/bidet: $40.

(c) Bathtub: $40.

(d) Lavatory: $40.

(e) Shower: $40.

(f) Floor drain: $40.

(g) Sink: $40.

(h) Dishwasher: $40.

(i) Drinking fountain: $40.

(j) Washing machine: $40.

(k) Clothes dryer: $40.

(l) Hose bibb: $40.

(m) Gas piping: $40.

(n) Fuel oil piping: $50.

(o) Water heater: $90.

(p) Boilers/furnaces: $120.

(q) (Reserved)

(r) (Reserved)

(s) (Reserved)

(t) Interceptor/separator: $90.

(u) Backflow preventor: $90.

(v) Grease trap: $100.

(w) Air-conditioning or refrigeration unit (per unit): $90.

(x) Water service: $100.

(y) Septic abandonment: $200.

(z) Septic connection: $100.

(aa) Vent stack: $40.

(bb) Roof drains: $40.

(cc) Water utility connections: $100.

(dd) Sewer utility connections: $100.

(ee) (Reserved)

(ff) Garbage disposal: $100.

(gg) Water softener: $50.

(hh) Indirect connection: $50.

(ii) Sewer ejector: $100.

(jj) Solar system: $60.

(kk) Humidifier: $40.

(ll) (Reserved)

(9) The fee for any tent requiring a permit based upon the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code shall be $100 for residential and $200 for commercial.

(10) The fee for a construction permit for any item requiring a Uniform Construction Code permit not specifically addressed shall be $100 per item.

(11) Whenever the Construction Official/Building Inspector, Electrical Subcode Official, Fire Subcode Official or Plumbing Subcode Official shall review plans, the fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for said construction permit and shall be paid before the plans are reviewed. The amount paid for this fee shall be credited toward the amount of the fee to be charged for the construction permit.

(12) The mechanical subcode fees shall be as follows:

[Added 11-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-1022]

(a) Water heater: $125.

(b) Fuel-oil-burning appliance: $125.

(c) Gas piping: $75.

(d) Steam boiler: $125.

(e) Hot-water boiler: $150.

(f) Hot-air furnace: $150.

(g) Air-conditioner condenser or handler only: $75.

(h) Heat pump: $75.

(i) Oil tank install: $150.

(j) Oil tank removal: $150.

(k) Oil tank piping: $100.

(l) Ductwork extension: $65.

(m) LPG tank: $150.

(n) Fireplace/wood stove: $100.

(o) Fireplace logs: $65.

(p) Generator: $150.

(q) Chimney liner: $100.

(13) The fee for any construction permit for any item requiring a Uniform Construction Code permit not specifically addressed shall be $100 per item.

[Added 11-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-1022]

B. The Construction Official/Building Inspector shall, with the advice of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council, biannually, a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operating expenses of the agency and any other expenses of the municipality fairly attributable to the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction Code Act.

C. Surcharge fee.

(1) In order to provide for the training, certification and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act and the regulations, the enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee in accordance with the State Uniform Construction Code. Said surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30 and not later than one month next succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due.

(2) The enforcing agency shall report annually at the end of each fiscal year to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, and not later than July 31, the total amount of the surcharge fee collected in the fiscal year.

§ 96-10 Display of permits and inspection stickers.

[Amended 12-17-1990 by Ord. No. 556-C; 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C]

§ 96-10.1 Permit display container required.

[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]

A. All permits and inspection stickers issued by the Borough of Saddle River Construction Code Office must be displayed in the Borough of Saddle River 25 feet from the center of the roadway, in a weather-resistant display container measuring 24 inches wide by 36 inches high. Said container will be mounted on a vertical 4x4 post with a clear, ridged, plastic, easily-removable front panel which allows the permits and inspection stickers to be seen from the roadway (the permit display container). The top of the permit display container shall not exceed five feet from the existing grade.

B. The permit display container must be maintained and be unobstructed and accessible to the Borough of Saddle River inspectors until such time as the certificate of occupancy is issued, wherein said permit display container may be removed.

C. Each permit display container shall be provided by the Borough of Saddle River to each permit holder after the Borough receives a $100 deposit for said permit display container. Said deposit may be refunded when the certificate of occupancy is issued and the permit display container, which has been maintained in good order, is returned to the Borough of Saddle River. Deposits may be forfeited as follows:

(1) Damaged plexiglas panel: $50.

(2) Damaged wooden enclosure: $50.

§ 96-10.2 Permits displayed.

[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]

All permits issued by the Borough of Saddle River Construction Code Office are required to be displayed in accordance with the provisions of § 96-10.1.

§ 96-10.3 Inspection stickers.

[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]

All inspection stickers shall be affixed inside the weather-resistant display container in accordance with the provisions of § 96-10.1.

§ 96-10.4 Exceptions.

[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]

Exceptions to the provisions of § 96-10.1 may be granted by the Construction Code Official in writing, and such exception will be reported to the Borough Administrator when granted.

§ 96-10.5 Property address.

[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]

The property address must be displayed in the permit display container in numbers and letters four inches high and permanently affixed to the inside panel of the permit display container. The property address must remain visible from the roadway at all times.

§ 96-10.6 Violations and penalties.

[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]

Violations of the provisions of this section shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article III, General Penalty.

§ 96-10.7 Enforcement.

[Added 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-708-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]

It shall be the duty of the Construction Code Official, subcode officials and the Police Department to enforce the provisions of § 96-10.

§ 96-11 Bonds.

[Amended 5-12-1980 by Ord. No. 337-C; 8-8-1983 by Ord. No. 387-C; 4-16-1990 by Ord. No. 540-C; amended 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]

A. No building permit shall be issued for the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or moving of any building or structure unless the applicant therefor shall have deposited with the Construction Official/Building Inspector the following amounts in cash or certified checks as security for the faithful performance of the items set forth in Subsections A(1) through (4), B and C, as follows:

Type of Construction	Amount
New construction, complete residence	$3,000
Additions and alterations to existing residences	$1,500
Swimming pools, tennis courts and other structures	$1,000

(1) The repair of any shade tree, curb, sidewalk, drain or other municipal facility that may be damaged as a result of the performance of the work for which the building permit was issued.

(2) The cleaning of any street, sidewalk or drainage facility that may be covered or filled with dirt, mud, silt, stone or other debris that may wash down from the property as a result of the performance of the work for which the building permit was issued.

(3) That the foundation of any building or structure above grade level shall be demolished to such former grade level and the excavation filled in to such level if work on said building is delayed, after the excavation is made or foundation constructed, for a period of six months and no further work is performed.

(4) The proper grading and drainage of the site and area between the site and the street or properties adjacent thereto to prevent erosion wash or drainage of water to, over or along said street or properties adjacent thereto and the appropriate stabilization of the soil on the property.

B. In the event of any damage to a municipal facility as a result of the building work being performed, the applicant shall repair such damage to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer within 30 days after written notification by the municipality. In the event that any street, sidewalk or drainage facility shall require cleaning as a result of the building work being performed, the applicant shall clean the same to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer or the Superintendent of Public Works within 72 hours after notification by the municipality.

C. In the event that the applicant shall fail to repair any such damage to a municipal facility and/or clean any street, sidewalk or drainage facility and/or demolish the foundation and fill the excavation of delayed construction and/or grade the site, the municipality may perform such work or have the same performed and charge the costs thereof against the cash bond, with the applicant being liable for any deficiency. Upon application of the property owner after completion of the work for which the building permit was issued, the cash bond, less any reasonable charges against the same as aforesaid, shall be returned to the applicant.

D. The cash bond deposited hereunder may be placed by the municipality in an interest-bearing account maintained by the municipality in an approved depository. Any interest accruing on such cash bond shall inure to the benefit of the municipality exclusively, to be retained or expended in the same manner as general revenues obtained by the municipality; and the person depositing said cash bond shall have no claim or right to such interest, such person's right being limited solely to a return of the cash bond in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

E. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Construction Official/Building Inspector may waive the requirement of a cash bond or reduce the amount of such cash bond where he shall be satisfied from the nature of the building permit application and the extent of the work performed thereunder that the interests of the public welfare and safety do not warrant the requirement of a cash bond or that a reduced cash bond would adequately protect the interests of the public welfare and safety.

§ 96-12 Refund of cash bond.

[Amended 5-12-1980 by Ord. No. 337-C; 2-26-1990 by Ord. No. 532-C; 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]

A. In the case of a revocation of a building permit or abandonment or discontinuance of a building project, the Construction Official Building Inspector, upon reviewing a written request from the permit holder or depositor, shall study the situation and recommend to the Council what portion of the cash bond shall be returned. In making this recommendation, the Construction Official/Building Inspector shall be guided by the following:

(1) If no action has been taken on the building permit, the depositor shall receive all of his cash bond required by § 96-11 above.

(2) If the work has been undertaken, the cash bond shall be used to pay any imposed penalties, demolition, backfill, etc., deemed necessary by the Council. Any excess cash bond remaining thereafter shall be returned to the depositor.

B. When a building project has received its certificate of occupancy, the remaining cash bond, if any, shall thereafter be returned to the depositor.

§ 96-13 Certificate of continued occupancy.

[Added 8-17-1992 by Ord. No. 580-C; 5-15-1995 by Ord. No. 623-C; 7-20-2009 by Ord. No. 09-832-C]

A. A certificate of continued occupancy shall be required upon any transfer of title to an existing premises which is accompanied by a change in the occupancy of such premises. A certificate of continued occupancy is not required when the principal building is not to be occupied. The applicant must submit a certification to the Construction Official/Building Inspector when the principal building is not to be occupied. In the event of such transfer and upon application therefor, the Construction Official/Building Inspector shall issue a certificate of continued occupancy. Such certificate of continued occupancy shall evidence only that a general inspection of the visible parts of the principal building has been made and that there are no apparent violations of regulations. The definition of "principal building" shall be that defined within Chapter 210, Zoning, of this Code.

B. An application for a certificate of continued occupancy as required by this section shall be made on forms provided by the Construction Official/Building Inspector. The Construction Official/Building Inspector shall, within 10 days from receipt of fully completed forms and fees as required by this chapter, inspect the property. In the event that the Construction Official/Building Inspector declines to issue a certificate of continued occupancy, his reasons for doing so shall be stated on a copy of the application, and said copy shall be returned to the applicant. The applicant may resubmit the application once all violations have been corrected to the satisfaction of the Construction Official/Building Inspector. In the event that the Construction Official/Building Inspector declines to issue a certificate of continued occupancy and the applicant certifies on a form approved by the Official that all violations will be cured by a date certain, the Construction Official/Building Inspector shall issue a temporary certificate of occupancy to the applicant when the applicant represents that the transfer of title is scheduled at a time which makes it impossible for the violations to be corrected prior to the transfer of title. This temporary certificate will be converted into a certificate of continued occupancy once all violations have been corrected.

C. At the time the application is submitted for a certificate of continued occupancy as required by this section, the applicant shall submit a fee in the amount of $200. A fee of $100 will be charged to the applicant for each subsequent inspection by the Construction Official/Building Inspector when the applicant resubmits an application for a certificate of continued occupancy as outlined above in Subsection B or for the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy. If the violations are not cured which led to the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy by the date set forth, the applicant shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day until the violations are cured.

[Amended 10-19-2009 by Ord. No. 09-834-C]

D. Failure to properly submit a completed application for a certificate of continued occupancy upon any transfer of title to an existing premises shall result in the levying of a fine in the amount of $1,000 against the owner of record of the premises at the time of discovery. The record owner of that premises shall also be subject to a per diem charge of $100 for each and every day that a completed application is not submitted from the day of discovery.