The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced
by the Building Department.
A Building Official shall require that all applications for
building permits shall be accompanied by plans and specifications,
including a plot plan, in triplicate, drawn to scale, showing the
following:
A. The actual shape, location and dimensions of the lot.
B. The shape, size and location of all buildings or other structures
to be erected, altered, or moved and of any building or other structure
already on the lot.
C. The existing and intended use of the lot and of all such structures
upon it, including, in residential areas, the number of dwelling units
the building is intended to accommodate.
D. Such other information concerning the lot or adjoining lots as may
be essential for determining whether the provisions of this chapter
are being observed.
The following shall apply in the issuance of any permit:
A. Permits not to be issued: No building permit shall be issued for
the erection, alteration or use of any building or structure, or part
thereof, or for the use of any land, which is not in accordance with
all provisions of this chapter.
B. Permits for new use of land. No land heretofore vacant shall hereafter
be used or an existing use of land be hereafter changed to a use of
a different class or type unless a certificate of occupancy is first
obtained for the new or different use.
C. Permits for new use of buildings: No building or structure, or part
thereof, shall be changed to or occupied by a use of a different class
or type unless a certificate of occupancy is first obtained for the
new or different use.
D. Permits required: No building or structure, or part thereof, shall
be hereafter erected, altered, moved or repaired unless or until a
building permit shall have been first issued for such work. The terms
"altered" and "repaired" shall include any changes in structural parts,
stairways, type of construction, type, class or kind of occupancy,
light or ventilation, means of ingress and egress, or other changes
affecting or regulated by the City of Roseville Building Code, Housing
Law, or this chapter, except for minor repairs or changes not involving
any of the aforesaid features.
No land, building, or part thereof shall be occupied by or for
any use unless and until a certificate of occupancy shall have been
issued for such use. The following shall apply in the issuance of
any certificate:
A. Certificate not to be issued. No certificates of occupancy shall
be issued for any building, structure or part thereof, or for the
use of any land, which is not in accordance with all the provisions
of this chapter.
B. Certificates required. No building or structure, or parts thereof,
which is hereafter erected, or altered, shall be occupied or used,
or the same caused to be done, unless and until a certificate of occupancy
shall have been issued for such building or structure.
C. Certificates including zoning. Certificates of occupancy as required
by the building code for new buildings or structures, or parts thereof,
or for alterations to or changes of use of existing buildings or structures,
shall also constitute certificates of occupancy as required by this
chapter.
D. Certificates for existing buildings. Certificates of occupancy shall
be issued for existing buildings, structures, or uses thereof, or
existing uses of land, if, after inspection, it is found that such
buildings, structures, or parts thereof, or such use of land, are
in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
E. Record of certificates. A record of all certificates issued shall
be kept on file in the office of the Building Department, and copies
shall be furnished, upon request, to any person having a proprietary
or tenancy interest in the property involved.
F. Certificates for dwelling accessory buildings. Buildings or structures
accessory to dwellings shall not require separate certificates of
occupancy but may be included in the certificate of occupancy for
the dwelling when shown on the plot plan and when completed at the
same time as such dwellings.
G. Application for certificates.
(1)
Application for certificates of occupancy shall be made, in
writing, to the Roseville Building Department on forms furnished by
the Department, and such certificates shall be issued within five
business days after receipt of such application if it is found that
the building or structure, or part thereof, or the use of land, is
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2)
If such certificate is refused for cause, the applicant therefor
shall be notified of such refusal and cause thereof within the aforesaid
five-business-day period.
H. Temporary certificates of occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy
may be issued if the property owner is entitled to a temporary certificate
of occupancy under the Roseville Construction Code, provided there
is compliance with the additional requirements of this subsection.
Any temporary certificate of occupancy issued shall specify a reasonable
time for site improvements. Failure to comply with the time limit
set forth shall be considered a violation of the time limit placed
on the temporary certificate of occupancy for purposes of enforcing
this chapter and requiring completion of site improvements. For purposes
of this subsection, the term "City Engineer" shall include any private
engineering firm that the City of Roseville contracts with to perform
the described engineering functions.
I. Duration of temporary certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate
of occupancy shall not be effective for more than six months. Thereafter,
occupancy may only be authorized under a final certificate of occupancy.
J. Unfinished site improvements. All unfinished site improvements which
are included on an approved site plan, or which are otherwise required
by this chapter, shall be constructed, installed or placed on the
property, and be approved by the City Engineer by letter to the Building
Department within six months of obtaining a temporary certificate
of occupancy. Failure to finish and obtain approval of said improvements
shall constitute a violation of this chapter, giving rise to the penalties
provided for herein, and constitute a basis for relief in a court
of competent jurisdiction.
K. Cash, letters of credit and bonds.
(1)
Whenever any applicant seeks occupancy of premises prior to
the completion of all construction of every nature in accordance with
an approved site plan and the requirements of the City's ordinances,
or when the applicant occupies the premises at the time of application
for a building permit and continued occupancy is contemplated during
the time of construction, the applicant shall deposit cash, a certified
check, an irrevocable bank letter of credit, or a corporate surety
bond forfeitable to the City of Roseville in an amount equal to 150%
of the estimated cost of the remaining improvements pursuant to such
site plan and the requirements of this chapter. The estimate of said
cost shall be solely in the discretion of the City Engineer. As used
in this subsection, "improvements" means those features and actions
associated with a project which are considered necessary by the body
or official granting zoning approval to protect natural resources,
or the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City and
future users or inhabitants of the proposed project or project area,
including roadways, lighting, utilities, sidewalks, screening and
drainage.
(2)
Such cash deposit, certified check, irrevocable bank letter
of credit or bond shall run to the City and shall be forfeitable by
its terms and conditions, automatically, 15 days after notice to the
applicant that the requirements of the site plan or this chapter have
not been met according to the terms of the temporary certificate or
a time specified in the building permit. Such cash deposit, certified
check, irrevocable bank letter of credit, or bond shall be considered
posted with the condition that upon passage of said 15 days after
such notice, in writing, by first-class mail at the last known address
of the applicant, such amount shall automatically be transferred to
the City of Roseville, or otherwise enforceable by the City by any
means available. Thereafter, the City shall be authorized to go onto
the property and complete the construction in accordance with the
site plan requirements with the funds available. The City may retain
20% of the cost of such completion as the City construction administrative
expense and refund any balance to the applicant. No part of an irrevocable
bank letter of credit or surety bond shall be released until all of
the work is complete. In the case of a deposit of cash or a certified
check, portions of said amount may be rebated as work progresses,
at reasonable intervals, provided that at all times the amount on
deposit shall equal the cost of the work to be completed.
L. Final certificate of occupancy – minor exterior improvements
not completed. A final certificate of occupancy may be issued if the
property owner is entitled to a final certificate of occupancy under
the State Construction Code and a City of Roseville Building Official
finds that there are minor exterior site plan requirements that remain
to be finished, provided there is compliance with the additional requirements
of this section.
Whenever any section of this chapter refers to Article
XXVI, §
370-140, notice of public hearing shall be given in accordance with the requirements of Public Act 110 of 2006, and as outlined in Subsection A below:
A. Notice that a request for a use permitted subject to special conditions
shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City
and shall be sent by mail or personal delivery to the owners of property
for which approval is being considered, to all persons whose real
property is assessed within 300 feet of the boundary of the property
in question, and to the occupants of all structures within 300 feet.
The notice shall be given not less than 15 days before the application
will be considered; if the name of the occupant is not known, the
term "occupant" may be used in making notification. Notification need
not be given to more than one occupant of a structure, except that
if a structure contains more than one dwelling unit or spatial area
owned or leased by different individuals, partnerships, businesses
or organizations, one occupant of each unit or spatial area shall
receive notice. In the case of a single structure containing more
than four dwelling units or other distinct spatial areas owned or
leased by different individuals, partnerships, businesses, or organizations,
notice may be given to the manager or owner of the structure who shall
be requested to post the notice at the primary entrance to the structure.
The notice shall:
(1)
Describe the nature of the requested use permitted subject to
special conditions.
(2)
Indicate the property that is the subject of the use request.
(3)
State when and where the use request will be considered.
(4)
Indicate when and where written comments will be received concerning
the request.
(5)
Indicate that a property owner may request a public hearing
on the use or the occupant of a structure located within 300 feet
of the boundary of the property being considered for a use permitted
subject to special conditions.
B. The Planning Commission may deny, approve, or approve with conditions
requests for special uses. The decision on such uses shall be incorporated
in a statement of conclusions relative to the use under consideration.
The decision shall specify the basis for the decision, and any conditions
imposed.
The Roseville Planning Commission, as established in Chapter
45 of the Roseville Code of Ordinances, is hereby designated as the commission specified in Article 1114 of Act 110 of the Public Acts of 2006, as amended, and shall perform the zoning duties of said commission as provided in the statute in connection with any amendment of this chapter.
The Roseville City Council may from time to time, on recommendation
from the Planning Commission or on petition, amend, supplement or
change the district boundaries or the regulations herein, or subsequently
established herein pursuant to the authority and procedure established
in Act 110 of the Public Acts of 2006, as amended.
The zoning ordinance adopted by the City of Roseville, known
as Ordinance No. 1009, and all amendments thereto, is hereby repealed.
The repeal of the above ordinance and its amendments does not affect
or impair any act done, offense committed or right accruing, accrued,
or acquired or liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred
prior to the time enforced, prosecuted or inflicted.
In the interpretation and application, the provisions of this
chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion
of the public health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience or general
welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul
or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provision of
law or ordinance other than the above described zoning ordinance,
or with any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued
or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to the law relating to
the use of buildings or premises; provided, however, that where this
chapter imposes a greater restriction than is required by existing
ordinance or by rules, regulations or permits, the provisions of this
chapter shall control.
Nothing in this chapter should be interpreted or construed to
give rise to any permanent vested rights in the continuation of any
particular use, district, zoning classification or any permissible
activities therein, and they are hereby declared to be subject to
subsequent amendment, change or modification as may be necessary to
the preservation or protection of public health, safety and welfare.