[Adopted 9-30-1965]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A building designed or used as living quarters.
[Amended 9-14-2021; 5-29-2024]
No dwelling constructed or relocated after the effective date
of this article shall be occupied in whole or in part until a certificate
of occupancy shall have been issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer
and the Building Inspector.
[Amended 9-14-2021; 5-29-2024]
The owner of the dwelling shall make an application to the Zoning
Enforcement Officer and the Building Inspector in writing, stating
the location and description of the dwelling and its water supply
and sewage system on forms to be provided. After inspection and approval
of the water supply, drainage and sewage system by the Town Health
Officer according to standards of the State Public Health Code, the
Zoning Enforcement Officer and the Building Inspector shall issue
a certificate of occupancy.
All reasonable costs incurred in said inspection shall be paid
by the applicant to the Town of Voluntown prior to the issuance of
the certificate of occupancy.
[Amended 9-14-2021]
Any owner of a dwelling who permits the same to be occupied
without first obtaining a certificate of occupancy in accordance with
the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine of not less
than $200 nor more than $1,000 per day of violation, as may be established
from time to time by the Building Inspector and approved by the Board
of Selectmen from time to time.
