Sioux Falls City Zoning Code
CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY
§ 160.725 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED.
(a) No building, structure, or land shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing use of a building, structure or land shall be made until a certificate of occupancy has been issued.
(b) Exception: One- and two-family dwellings shall not require a certificate of occupancy but shall comply with all applicable ordinances and laws of this jurisdiction.
(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.69.010) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 48-86, passed 5-19-1986; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)
Cross-reference:
Building, see ch. 150
§ 160.726 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; REQUIRED FOR BUILDING PERMITS.
No zoning or building permit shall be issued before an application has been submitted, reviewed and a finding made that the proposed uses or work will meet the requirements of this chapter for a certificate of occupancy, and no building or premises shall be used or occupied until the certificate is issued.
(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.69.020) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 48-86, passed 5-19-1986; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)
§ 160.727 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; ISSUANCE.
After final inspection, if it is found that the building, structure, or land complies with the provisions of this chapter and other laws of this jurisdiction, the director shall issue a certificate of occupancy.
(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.69.030) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 48-86, passed 5-19-1986; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)
§ 160.728 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE.
If the director finds that no hazard or public nuisance will result from the occupancy of any building, structure, land, or portion thereof, before the same is completed, he or she may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a building, structure or land prior to completion of all the required improvements. The director may require in writing assurances necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.69.040) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 48-86, passed 5-19-1986; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)
§ 160.729 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; REQUIRED FOR NONCONFORMING USES.
A certificate of occupancy shall be required of all lawful nonconforming uses of land or buildings created by adoption of or amendment to this chapter. Application for the certificate of occupancy for nonconforming uses shall be filed with the director by the owner or lessees of the land or building occupied by the nonconforming use, within two years from the date that the nonconforming use is created. Failure to apply may be considered evidence that the nonconforming use did not lawfully exist at the effective date of this chapter or any amendment thereto creating a nonconforming use.
(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.69.050) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 48-86, passed 5-19-1986; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)
§ 160.730 RECORD OF CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY TO BE KEPT.
A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the director, and copies shall be furnished on request to any person having a proprietary or tenant interest in land or buildings affected by the certificate of occupancy.
(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.69.060) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 48-86, passed 5-19-1986; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)
