A. 
No building or structure in any district shall be erected, placed on a lot or structurally altered without a building permit duly issued upon application to the Building Inspector.
B. 
Every application for a building permit shall be made on forms provided by the Building Inspector and shall be accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed. Except in the case of alterations of a building which do not affect the exterior thereof, such application shall also be accompanied by two copies of a plot plan drawn to scale, showing:
(1) 
A survey made by a licensed surveyor, showing the actual shape, dimensions, radii, angles and area of the lot on which the building is proposed to be erected, or if an existing building, of the lot on which it is situated.
(2) 
The ward, block and lot numbers as they appear on the official City Assessment Map.
(3) 
The exact size, height and location on the lot of the proposed building or buildings or alteration of an existing building, and the location on the lot of other existing buildings, if any on the same lot.
(4) 
The location, nature and dimensions of all yards, access driveways, off-street parking, planting and screening.
(5) 
The minimum distance between the subject building and all property lines and other existing buildings on the same lot.
(6) 
The existing and intended use of all buildings, existing or proposed, the use of land and the number of dwelling units the building is designed to accommodate.
(7) 
Such topographic or other information with regard to the building, the lot or neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine that the proposed construction will conform to the provisions of this chapter.
C. 
No building permit shall be issued for a building to be used for any use in any district subject to conditional use approval by the Planning Board until such approval has been duly authorized by the Board. In instances where site development plan approval by the Planning Board is required, a building permit shall be issued only for a use conforming to the approved site development plan.
[Amended 2-18-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014]
D. 
The application and all supporting documentation shall be made in duplicate. On the issuance of a building permit, the Building Inspector shall return one copy of all documents filed to the applicant.
E. 
If a building permit is denied, the Building Inspector shall state in writing the reasons for such denial.
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Ch. 93, Building Permits.
A. 
The following shall be unlawful until a certificate of occupancy shall have been applied for and issued by the Building Inspector:
(1) 
Occupancy and use of a building hereafter erected, structurally altered or moved, or any change in the use of an existing building; or
(2) 
Occupancy, use or any change in the use of any land.
B. 
Every certificate of occupancy for which a permit has been issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals or in connection with which a variance has been granted shall contain a detailed statement of such special permit or variance and of any conditions to which the same is subject.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
C. 
Application for a certificate of occupancy for a new building or for an existing building which has been altered shall be made on forms provided by the Building Inspector after the erection or alteration of such building or part thereof has been completed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter or of any variance or special permit granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Such certificate shall be issued within 10 days after receipt of said application, but only if all requirements of this chapter and of all other applicable ordinances or codes in effect are complied with.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
D. 
If the proposed use is in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and of all other applicable laws and ordinances, a certificate of occupancy for the use of vacant land or for a change of use shall be issued by the Building Inspector within 10 days after receipt of a written application therefor.
E. 
Every application for a certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the Common Council. Copies of such certificate will be made available upon payment of a fee as established by the Common Council.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
F. 
Every certificate of occupancy shall state that the building or the proposed use of a building or land complies with all provisions of law, of this chapter, of all other applicable codes or ordinances of the City and, if applicable, with all provisions of any variance or permit granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
G. 
Upon written request by the owner and upon payment of a fee as established by the Common Council, the Building Inspector shall, after inspection, issue a certificate of occupancy for any building or use of land existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter or of any applicable amendment thereof, certifying such use and whether or not the use or the building conforms to the provisions of this chapter and any other applicable ordinances and codes.
[Amended 4-20-2004 by L.L. No. 3-2004]
H. 
A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept in the Code Enforcement Office and copies shall be furnished, on request, to any agency of the City or, upon payment of a fee as provided in Chapter 45, Art. III, Access to Public Records, to any persons having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building or land affected.
[Amended 4-20-2004 by L.L. No. 3-2004]
A. 
It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to enforce, literally, the provisions of this chapter and all rules, conditions and requirements adopted or specified pursuant thereto, and he shall be the Clerk of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
B. 
The Building Inspector or his duly authorized assistant(s) shall have the right to enter any building or enter upon any land at any reasonable hour as necessary in the execution of their duties, provided that:
(1) 
The Building Inspector shall notify the owner and tenant before conducting any inspection.
(2) 
The Building Inspector or his duly authorized assistants shall display identification, signed by the City Clerk, upon commencing an inspection.
(3) 
Inspections shall be commenced in the presence of the owner or his representative or the tenant.
C. 
Said Building Inspector shall keep a record of every identifiable complaint of a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, and of the action taken consequent on each such complaint, which records shall be public records. He shall report to the Common Council, at intervals of not greater than three months, summarizing for the period since his last previous report all building permits and certificates of occupancy issued by him and all complaints of violations and the action taken by him consequent thereon.
A. 
Any individual who fails to follow the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $2,500 or 15 days' imprisonment, or both. Each day that an offense occurs shall be a separate violation.
[Amended 4-20-2004 by L.L. No. 3-2004; 5-21-2013 by L.L. No. 4-2013]
B. 
After the fifth day following written notice, served by registered mail or by personal service by the Building Inspector or by the City Clerk, to the effect that a violation of any provision of this chapter exists, for any and every such violation the owner, general agent or contractor of a building or premises or part thereof where such violation has been committed or shall exist, and the general agent, architect, builder, contractor or any other person who commits, takes part or assists in such violation or who maintains any building or premises in which any such violation shall exist, shall, upon conviction under § 325-33A, be subject to a fine of not more than $2,500 and/or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days, and, in addition, shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by the City in determining such violation. Each and every day that any such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
[Amended 12-13-1973 by L.L. No. 10-1973; 5-21-2013 by L.L. No. 4-2013]
C. 
Fines shall be collected and violations of this chapter shall be prosecuted in the manner prescribed by law or ordinance effective in the City of Hudson.
D. 
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any property owner or resident of the City, the City itself, any board or agency of the City or any persons residing on or owning property outside of the City from availing themselves of any lawful remedy in preventing or abating any violation of any provision of this chapter.