Application. Every application for a building permit for any building or structure shall contain the following information and be accompanied by a survey prepared by a licensed surveyor in triplicate, drawn to scale, and signed by the person responsible for such drawing. In the case of accessory buildings and structures, the Building Inspector may waive such of the requirements set forth in Subsection A(1) through (6) as he may deem to be superfluous.

No building permit shall be issued for any building that is subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board except in conformance with the requirements of said Board and upon approval. No permit shall be issued for a building that is permitted subject to a variance or special permit granted by any board except in accordance with all conditions which may have been prescribed by the board.

The building permit application and all supporting documentation shall be made in triplicate and shall be accompanied by the required fee. The amount of such fee shall be determined from time to time by the Town Board. On the issuance of a building permit, the Building Inspector shall return one copy of all filed documents to the applicant.

The Building Inspector shall, within 30 days after the filing of a complete and properly prepared application with all required approvals, including site plan, special permit and/or variances, as determined by the Building Inspector, either issue or deny a building permit. If a permit is denied, the Building Inspector shall state, in writing, to the applicant the reasons for such denial.

If any construction, alteration, enlargement or other work authorized under a building permit is not begun within six months from the date of its issuance or within such longer period as the Building Inspector may authorize, in writing, because of the occurrence of conditions unforeseen at the time of issuance, such permit shall expire. If any construction, alteration, enlargement or other work authorized under a building permit has begun but is not completed within one year from the date of its issuance or such longer period as the Building Inspector may authorize, in writing, for the completion of work underway, such building permit shall expire and no further work shall be done thereunder until a new building permit has been obtained.

Every application for a change of occupancy permit shall be accompanied by a plot or floor plan drawn to scale and signed by the person responsible for such drawing, showing the manner in which the land or building is proposed to be used and any proposed fencing, screening and landscaping. The Building Inspector may waive this requirement if he deems it to be superfluous.

No change of occupancy permit shall be issued for any building or use that is subject to site plan approval by any board, except in conformance with the requirements of the board. No permit shall be issued for a building or use that is permitted subject to a special permit granted by any board, except in accordance with all conditions which may have been prescribed by the board. No change of occupancy permit shall be issued for any building or use that is subject to a variance granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals, except in accordance with all conditions which may have been prescribed by said Board.

The change of occupancy permit application and all supporting documentation shall be made in triplicate and shall be accompanied by the required fee. The amount of such fee shall be as determined from time to time by the Town Board. On the issuance of a change of occupancy permit, the Building Inspector shall return one copy of all filed documents to the applicant.

Within 30 days after the Building Inspector has certified that a complete and properly prepared application, with all required approvals, including site plan, special permit and/or variances, has been filed, he shall either issue or deny said permit. If a permit is denied, the Building Inspector shall state, in writing, to the applicant the reasons for such denial.

Once the applicant has received a change of occupancy permit in accordance with the provisions of this section, a building permit for the construction, alteration or restoration of said use may be required in accordance with the provisions of § 285-43 of this chapter.

Certificates required:

A certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of compliance shall be deemed to authorize and is required for both initial occupancy and the continued occupancy and use of a building or land to which it applies.

No certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of compliance shall be issued for any use requiring the granting of a special permit, variance or site plan approval unless and until all provisions and conditions are in compliance with Town Code and have been approved by the agency having jurisdiction.

A certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of completion and/or certificate of compliance shall be obtained from the Building Department for a new building and for an existing building which has been altered after construction of such building or part thereof has been completed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable regulations. Every certificate of occupancy, temporary certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion and certificate of compliance shall be accompanied by the required fee. The amount of such fee shall be determined from time to time by the Town Board. Such certificates shall be issued by the Building Inspector within 10 days after verification of completion or requirements and conformity with the building permit and/or change of occupancy permit previously issued for such construction and/or occupancy change, but only provided that all requirements of all other applicable codes or ordinances in effect are complied with.

A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for partial or total occupancy of a building or premises if, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, substantial and proper safeguards and compliance have been met and/or provided to ensure the complete safety, health and welfare of the occupants, patrons and users of the same. Conditions and time limits for the completion of all outstanding and required work shall be made a part of the temporary certificate of occupancy. Temporary certificates of occupancy may be extended, revoked or rescinded for due and just cause. If revoked or rescinded, any and all occupancy must cease and terminate immediately.

Upon written request by the owner and upon payment of the required fee, the Building Inspector shall, after inspection, issue a certificate of compliance for any building, occupancy or use thereof, or of land, existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter, certifying such building, occupancy or use and whether or not the said building, occupancy or use conforms to the provisions of this chapter.

A record of all certificates of occupancy and certificates of compliance shall be kept in the office of the Building Inspector, and copies shall be furnished on request to any agency of the Town or to any persons having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building or land affected.

For the purpose of recording the character and extent of any legal nonconformity existing as of the effective date of this chapter, the owner or lessee of any building, structure or land may apply to the Building Inspector for a certificate of occupancy, specifying in such application the character and extent of the nonconformity of such building, structure or land and/or the use thereof and its conformity to the zoning regulations applicable thereto at the time of its construction or the creation of such use.

Any person or corporation, whether as owner, lessee, architect, contractor or builder, or the agent or employee of any of them, who violates or is accessory to the violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation made under the authority conferred by this chapter, or who shall erect, construct, alter, enlarge, convert or move any building or structure or any part thereof without a building permit or in violation of any statement or plans submitted and approved under the provisions of this chapter, or who shall use any building, structure or land in violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation made under the authority conferred by this chapter, or in violation of the provisions of any building permit or change of occupancy permit or certificate of occupancy or without a building permit, change of occupancy permit or certificate of occupancy where one is required by this chapter, and who fails to abate said violation within the time period specified on the violation notice and after written notice has been served upon him either by mail or personal service, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both; and upon conviction for a third or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $1,500 nor more than $2,500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both, to be recovered with costs. Each and every day a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate additional offense. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as depriving the Town or the Town Board or any official thereof of the right to apply for an injunction to prevent any violation of this chapter or of the right to employ any other available remedy.

In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconditioned, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter, the Town Board or the Building Inspector, or any other official of the Town, through the Town Attorney, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such building, structure or land.

The Building Inspector shall maintain a cumulative file, open to public inspection, of each violation of this chapter, arranged by volume, sheet, block and lot numbers, so that the full case history of each such violation may be available.