Desert Hot Springs City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
72 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
§ 17.72.010 Purpose.
These provisions are intended to ensure that any initiation or re-establishment of a legally permitted use within a legally established (or a legal nonconforming) structure shall comply with all applicable provisions of the municipal code.
(Prior code § 159.34.010)
§ 17.72.020 Application.
No vacant, relocated, altered, repaired, or hereafter erected structure shall be occupied, or no change in use of land or structure(s) shall be inaugurated, or no new business commenced until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Department. An application for the permit shall be on a form prescribed by the Director and shall be filed with the Department pursuant to Chapter 17.68 (Applications and Fees).
(Prior code § 159.34.020)
§ 17.72.030 Applicability.
A.
An application for a certificate of occupancy for a structure which is to be relocated, remodeled, or erected shall be filed at least 30 days prior to the intended occupancy.
B.
An application for a certificate of occupancy for the use of vacant land or structure(s), or a change in occupancy shall be filed at least 30 days prior to the intended use inauguration; and at his/her discretion, the Director may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy subject to the conditions imposed on the use, provided that a deposit is filed with the Building Department prior to the issuance of the certificate. The deposit or security shall guarantee the faithful performance and completion of all terms, conditions and performance standards imposed on the intended use. The form of the deposit or security shall be subject to the approval of the Director. The deposit or security shall be returned to the depositor within 10 working days following a determination by the Director that all of the terms, conditions and performance standards have been met.
(Prior code § 159.34.030)