(a) 
Requests for a TCO shall be submitted, in writing, to the building official at least 45 calendar days prior to the projected opening date of the business. The applicant shall complete the required application and submit with any additional documentation as required by the building official. The application shall be signed by the legal property owner, or designated representative, and by the owner of the business requesting the TCO. Only one TCO may be issued for any project prior to the issuance of the final letter of acceptance.
Upon submission of the request for the TCO, and no later than 30 days prior to the date of the projected opening date of the business, a mandatory meeting with the applicant(s) and all city departments involved will be scheduled to define all outstanding items necessary for project completion and/or approval of the TCO. Two copies of preliminary as-built plans shall be provided to the city at this time.
In addition to any other documents and/or requirements deemed necessary by the director of engineering, all documents required by the final acceptance checklist, provided by the engineering services department, all impact, escrow and inspection fees and a final plat with signatures must be submitted prior to the issuance of a TCO.
(b) 
Administrative fee.
A nonrefundable fee in the amount of $1,500.00 shall be due at the time of application submittal. This fee shall be paid with planning and development services department.
(c) 
Expiration.
A TCO shall expire on the 30th day after issuance. One extension of not more than an additional 45 calendar days may be granted upon written request and approval of the building official. Occupancies with an expired TCO shall be considered being in violation of the International Building Code, as adopted by the city, and subject to penalty provisions. Penalties include the termination of the right to occupy the premises if the requirements for project completion have not been met.
(d) 
Savings/repealing clause.
All provisions of any ordinance in conflict with this section are hereby repealed to the extent they are in conflict; but such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution for violation of the repealed ordinance, nor shall the repeal prevent a prosecution from being commenced for any violation if occurring prior to the repeal of the ordinance. Any remaining portion of conflicting ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.
(e) 
Penalty provision.
Any person, firm, corporation or business entity violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefor, shall be fined a sum not exceeding $2,000.00, and each and every day that such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense; provided, however, that such penal provision shall not preclude a suit to enjoin such violation. Frisco retains all legal rights and remedies available to it pursuant to local, state and federal law.
(Ordinance 08-09-85, secs. 2-4, adopted 9/15/08)