[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced
by the building inspector or by such deputies of his department as
the building inspector may delegate to enforce the provisions of this
chapter.
[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
(a)
The building inspector shall have the power to grant zoning compliance
and occupancy permits, and to make inspections of buildings or premises
necessary to carry out his duties in the enforcement of this chapter.
It shall be unlawful for the building inspector to approve any plans
or issue any permits or certificates of occupancy for any excavation
or construction until he has inspected such plans in detail and found
them to conform with this chapter.
(b)
The building inspector shall record all nonconforming uses existing on June 10, 1994, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of § 86-334.
(c)
Under no circumstances is the building inspector permitted to make
changes to this chapter or to vary the terms of this chapter in carrying
out his duties as building inspector.
(d)
The building inspector shall not refuse to issue a permit when conditions
imposed by this chapter are complied with by the applicant, despite
violations of contracts such as covenants or private agreements which
may occur upon the granting of the permit.
[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
The building inspector 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:
(1)
The actual shape, location and dimensions of the lot.
(2)
The shape, size and location of all buildings or other structures
to be erected, altered or moved and of any building or other structures
already on the lot.
(3)
The setback of all existing and proposed buildings from the parcel
lines.
(4)
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.
(5)
Such other information concerning the lot or adjoining lots as may
be essential for determining whether the provisions of this chapter
are being observed.
[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
The following shall apply in the issuance of any permit under
this chapter:
(1)
Permit not to be issued for unlawful building or use. No building
permit or zoning 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.
(2)
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 and zoning
permit is first obtained for the new or different use.
(3)
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 and zoning permit is first
obtained for the new or different use.
(4)
Permits required. No building or structure, or part thereof, shall
be hereafter erected, altered, moved or repaired unless a building
permit shall have been first issued for such work. As used in this
subsection, 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 egress and ingress,
or other changes affected or regulated by the City building code,
housing law or this chapter, except for minor repairs or changes not
involving any of such features.
[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
No land or 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:
(1)
Certificate not to be issued for unlawful building or use. No certificate
of occupancy shall be issued for any building or structure, or part
thereof, or for the use of any land, which is not in accordance with
all the provisions of this chapter.
(2)
Certificate required. No building or structure, or part thereof,
which is hereafter erected or altered, shall be occupied or used,
or caused to be occupied or used, unless and until a certificate of
occupancy shall have been issued for such building or structure.
(3)
Certificates issued under building code. Certificates of occupancy
as required by the City 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.
(4)
Certificates for existing buildings. Certificates of occupancy shall
be issued for existing buildings or structures, or parts thereof,
or existing uses of land, if, after inspection, it is found that such
buildings or structures, or parts thereof, or such uses of land, are
in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(5)
Record. A record of all certificates issued shall be kept on file
in the office of the building inspector, and copies shall be furnished
upon request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest
in the property involved.
(6)
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.
(7)
Application. Application for certificates of occupancy shall be made
in writing to the building inspector on forms furnished by that department,
and such certificates shall be issued within 10 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. If such certificate is refused for cause, the applicant
therefor shall be notified of such refusal, and the cause thereof,
within the ten-day period.
[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
The holder of every building permit for the construction, erection,
alteration, repair or moving of any building or structure, or part
thereof, shall notify the building inspector immediately upon the
completion of the work authorized by such permit, for a final inspection.
[Amended 6-6-1994 by Ord.
No. 94-06]
Fees for inspection and the issuance of permits or certificates
or copies thereof required or issued under the provisions of this
chapter may be collected by the building inspector in advance of issuance.
The amount of such fees shall be established by resolution of the
City Council and shall cover the cost of inspection and supervision
resulting from enforcement of this chapter.
