For this purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases
shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
APPLICABLE CODES
All state, regional and local building, fire, zoning and health codes
and regulations.
LEGAL OCCUPANCY
Occupancy that is legal by virtue of compliance with the State Building
Code, State Fire Safety Code, local zoning, local housing and all other pertinent
codes and which habitation shall be substantiated by a deed, a bona fide lease
agreement, rent receipt or utility statement.
SUBSTANTIALLY RECONSTRUCTED
Physical improvements to the structure that increase the assessed
value of the structure by more than 50% percent as documented by building
permits on file.
The Building Official is charged with enforcement.
The Board of Aldermen shall establish the permit fee and may periodically
change the amount at a duly noticed Aldermanic meeting. The initial permit
fee shall be $35 and shall entitle the owner to up to three permits for the
same apartment or dwelling unit within 12 consecutive months of paying the
fee.
The Building Official, along with all other appropriate enforcing agencies
of applicable codes, shall inspect the apartment or dwelling unit within 15
calendar days of the initial written application to the Building Department.
The Building Official and appropriate enforcing agencies shall make certain
that the building or portion thereof and its intended use conform to all applicable
codes.
The permit shall name the owner and the tenant or occupant and shall
be valid only for the tenant or occupant named at the time of issue.