[Amended 10-3-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
The Code Enforcement Official, upon determination that a dwelling
or structure undergoing construction or alteration has complied with
the provisions of the code, shall issue a certificate of occupancy.
A certificate of occupancy must be issued before any occupancy or
use of the dwelling or structure is allowed.
[Amended 10-3-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
Upon request from the owner, the applicant or his agent, the
Code Enforcement Official may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy
for a building or structure, or a part thereof, before the entire
work covered by the building permit shall have been completed, provided
that such portion or portions as have been completed may be occupied
safely without endangering life or the public health or welfare. A
temporary certificate of occupancy shall remain effective for a period
not exceeding three months from its date of issuance. For good cause,
the Code Enforcement Official may allow a maximum of two extensions
for periods not exceeding three months each.
