All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by a plat in triplicate drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size of the buildings to be erected, and such other information as may be required by the Building Commissioner, which is necessary to provide for the enforcement of the Zoning Code.

(1994 C., § 26.96.010; Ord. No. 59979, § 25(part), 1986.)

A certificate of occupancy shall be required where there is a change in the use of land or where a new building is erected or an existing building is structurally altered or changed or converted in whole or in part.

(1994 C., § 26.96.020; Ord. No. 59979, § 25(part), 1986.)

Certificates of occupancy shall be issued by the Building Commissioner when, after inspection, it is found that the premises complies with the regulations of the Zoning Code. Certificates of occupancy and compliance shall be issued within ten (10) days after written application therefor; or if erection or alteration of buildings is contemplated, within ten (10) days after such erection or alteration is completed to the point of availability for occupancy and use. A record of all certificates shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Commissioner and copies shall be furnished on request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building affected. There shall be no fee charged for the original certificate. A fee of fifty cents ($0.50) for each copy of the original shall be charged by the Building Commissioner. No permit for the erection of any building shall be issued before application has been made for a certificate of occupancy. No building or premises may be occupied until such certificate shall have been issued.

(1994 C., § 26.96.030; Ord. No. 59979, § 25(part), 1986.)

The fee for a survey necessary to establish the front yard line requirements of any use districts, as set forth in Chapter 26.98, shall be paid prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy or building permit.

(1994 C., § 26.96.040; Ord. No. 69084, § 2, 2-13-2012; Ord. No. 59979, § 25(part), 1986.)