§ 17.12.026. Building Code—Use and occupancy permit.

A.

In accordance with the Building Code, a use and occupancy permit is required for all new construction and for structures undergoing alterations. Structures undergoing alterations shall be governed by Section 101.4 of the International Existing Building Code in applicable part. A use and occupancy permit is also required if there is a change of use or occupancy even if there is no construction or alteration. A use and occupancy permit is required if there is a change in ownership only if the Code Official determines that certain existing conditions pose an inimical threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.

B.

The inspection fees for the use and occupancy permit shall be paid at the time of the building permit application. The fees are nonrefundable and not transferable. The fee schedule shall be established by resolution of the City Council.

C.

The use and occupancy permit shall be issued only after the Department of Public Works, the Department of Planning and Zoning, the Fire Department, and the Health Department, where applicable, have inspected the site and verified that the structures and the site meet City standards and specifications, and are in accordance with the approved building permit application and the use requirements under Chapter 21.12

D.

The Director or designee may suspend or revoke any use and occupancy permit for any violations of the City Code, for unsafe conditions, violations of the issued permits, failure to obtain final inspections and approvals, and for misrepresentation of facts.

E.

In addition to other remedies provided to the City by law, a person who violates this section shall be guilty of a municipal infraction and is subject to a fine as established by resolution of the City Council. All fines must be paid in full prior to any further inspections being made and prior to any permit issuance.

(Ord. O-1-04 Revised (part), 2005; Ord. O-1-05 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. O-5-04 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. O-26-03 § 1 (part): Ord. O-38-01 § 1 (part): Ord. O-16-99 § 1 (part); Ord. O-54-95 § 1 (part); Ord. O-32-90 § 1; Ord. O-5-88 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. O-21-10 Amended, § I, 11-8-2010; Ord. No. O-23-12, § I, 7-23-2012; Ord. No. O-12-16 Amended, § I, 5-23-2016)

Note— Formerly § 17.12.024.