No building or structure shall be occupied in whole or in part prior
to the issuance of a certificate of construction records clearance
(CRC). A CRC shall be required prior to the sale of any residential
or commercial structure.
Transfer of title between husband and wife, whether or not relating
to divorce, or between former spouses if the transfer is incident
to an order or judgment from any court of competent jurisdiction.
Transfer of title by or to an executor, administrator or court which
affects a distribution of a descendant's estate in accordance
with the provisions of the descendant's will or the interstate
of laws of the state.
No owner shall permit the sale of residential or commercial premises
covered under this section unless the requisite CRC has been issued.
No purchaser or tenant shall occupy any premises covered under this
section until the requisite CRC has been issued. Owners, tenants,
and occupants shall be jointly and separately responsible for failure
to obtain the requisite CRC required hereunder. The owner or his authorized
agent shall submit a written application and payment of fees at least
25 business days prior to the change of ownership and/or occupancy
on the form provided by the Borough.
Preoccupancy records inspection. Prior to the issuance of any certificate
for any transaction, the enforcing agency shall conduct a records
inspection to ensure that there are no open construction permits on
subject premises. Should there be open permits on subject premises,
all final inspections and prior approvals shall be obtained and appropriate
Uniform Construction Code certificates shall be issued prior to the
issuance of the CRC.
Violations and penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating
any provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be punishable
by a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment for a period not exceeding
90 days and /or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.
The issuance of a CRC shall not preclude the imposition of penalties
upon subsequent discovery of violations.