Applicability. An occupancy permit shall be deemed to authorize and
is required for both initial and continued occupancy and use of the
building or land to which it applies. Such a permit shall certify
that the premises have been inspected and comply with all previously
approved plans and all conditions or safeguards attached to the issuance
of a zoning permit. It shall also certify that the premises comply
with all other applicable requirements of the Township of Bethel.
The following shall be unlawful until an occupancy permit shall have
been applied for and issued by the Zoning Officer:
Applications. Application for an occupancy permit shall be made on
forms furnished by the Township after the building or part thereof
has been erected, the change in use has been completed or the land
placed in use. In the case of a change in ownership or tenancy of
an existing residential building, an occupancy permit shall be applied
for by the owner of such a building upon the sale or rental, respectively.
The Zoning Officer shall, within 15 days of application of filing,
inspect the premises and either certify their compliance with the
previously approved plans and all conditions and safeguards stated
upon issuance of a zoning permit or deny such certification. In the
case of a change in use of an existing building or vacant land (when
no zoning permit is required), the Zoning Officer shall verify compliance
with the applicable zoning regulations.
Upon establishment of compliance in any of the aforementioned cases,
the Zoning Officer shall note his certification on the occupancy permit
form in one column designated for zoning inspections. The certified
occupancy permit form shall be forwarded to the Zoning Officer for
further processing.
Ground-fault interrupter outlets to meet all requirements of
the current edition of the International Residential Code. Locations:
kitchen, bathrooms, garage, basement, exterior of the home.[2]
The Board of Supervisors shall establish by resolution, a schedule
of fees, charges, expenses and collection procedures for building
permits, sign permits, special exceptions, variances, appeals, amendments
and other matters pertaining to this chapter.
No action shall be taken on any application for any special exception,
variance, appeal or other similar matter pertaining to this chapter
until all application fees, charges and expenses have been paid in
full.