Unless superseded by the Uniform Construction Code:
A. It is unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of
any building or lot, in whole or in part, erected, connected or wholly
or partly altered or enlarged in its size or structure until an occupancy
permit has been issued by the Zoning Officer.
B. No nonconforming use may be changed or extended until a building
and/or occupancy permit has been issued by the Zoning Officer.
C. A building and/or occupancy permits applied for coincident with an
approvable building permit application will be issued within five
working days after the erection or alteration has been completed and
inspected by the Zoning Officer.
D. Application for a building and/or occupancy permits for a new or
changed use of land where no building permit is required can be made
directly to the office of the Zoning Officer. Occupancy permits to
be issued, as well as written notices stating why an occupancy permit
cannot be issued, will be given to the applicant no later than 10
days after the application has been received by the Zoning Officer.
E. A temporary occupancy permit for owner-occupied development may be
issued by the Zoning Officer for a period not exceeding six months
during alterations as partial occupancy of a building pending its
completion, provided that such temporary permit may require such conditions
and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the
public.
F. Failure to obtain a building and/or occupancy permit is a violation
of this chapter and subject to enforcement remedies.
G. The Zoning Officer maintains records of all occupancy permits; copies
will be furnished upon request, to any person having a proprietary
or tenancy interest in the building or lot affected.