(a)

The building official shall have the power to grant zoning compliance and occupancy permits, and to make inspections of buildings or premises necessary to in the enforcement of this chapter. It shall be unlawful for the building official to approve any plans or issue any permits or certificates of occupancy for any excavation or construction until such plan has been inspected in detail and found to conform to this code.

(b)

Under no circumstances is the building official permitted to make changes to this chapter or to vary the terms of this code.

(c)

The building official shall not refuse to issue a permit when conditions imposed by this code are complied with by the applicant, despite violations of contracts such as covenants or private agreements that may occur upon the granting of the permit.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

The city engineer shall require that all applications for building permits to be accompanied by plans and specifications including a plot plan, in triplicate, drawn to scale, showing the following:

(1)

The actual shape, location and dimensions of the lot.

(2)

The shape, size and location of all buildings or other structures to be erected, altered, or moved and of any building or other structures already on the lot.

(3)

The existing and intended use of the lot and of all such structures upon it, including, in residential areas, the number of dwelling units the building is intended to accommodate.

(4)

Such other information concerning the lot or adjoining lots as may be essential for determining whether the provisions of this code are being observed.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

The following shall apply in the issuance of any permit:

(1)

Permits not to be issued. No building permit shall be issued for the erection, alteration or use of any building or structure or part thereof, or for the use of any land, which is not in accordance with all provisions of this chapter, unless the zoning board of appeals has granted a variance.

(2)

Permits for new use of land. No land heretofore vacant shall hereafter be used or an existing use of land be hereafter changed to a use of a different class or type unless a certificate of occupancy is first obtained for the new or different use.

(3)

Permits for new use of buildings. No building or structure, or part thereof, shall be changed to or occupied by a use of a different class or type unless a certificate of occupancy is first obtained for the new or different use.

(4)

Building permit required. No building or structure, or part thereof, shall be hereafter erected, altered, moved or repaired unless a building permit shall have been first issued for such work. For purposes of this subsection, the terms altered and "repaired" shall include any changes in structural parts, stairways, type of construction, type, class or kind of occupancy, light or ventilation, or means of ingress and egress, or other changes affecting or regulated by the building code, housing law, or this code, except for minor repairs or changes not involving any of such features.

(5)

Zoning permits. No fence, driveway, building or other structure shall be erected, moved or added to, or structurally altered, without a zoning permit issued by the engineering and building department. No zoning permit shall be issued by the engineering and building department for a fence, building or structure that is not in conformance with the provisions of this chapter unless the board of appeals has granted relief in the form of a variance. Application in the form determined by the chief building inspector and fees as determined by city council from time to time shall be completed and paid by all applicants for a zoning permit.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

No land, building or part thereof shall be occupied by or for any use unless and until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued for such use. The following shall apply in the issuance of any certificate:

(1)

Certificates not to be issued. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any building, structure or part thereof, or for the use of any land, which is not in accordance with all the provisions of this code, unless the zoning board of appeals has granted a variance.

(2)

Certificate of occupancy required. Any building or structure, or part thereof, which is hereafter erected, or altered, or when a change of use for any building or structure or part thereof is proposed, or a when a change of ownership of any building or structure, or part thereof shall occur, the building or structure or part thereof, shall not be occupied or used or the same caused to be done, unless and until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued for such building or structure.

(3)

Applicability of certificates required by building code. Certificates of occupancy as required by the building code for new buildings or structures, or parts thereof, or for alterations to or changes of use of existing buildings or structures, shall also constitute certificates of occupancy as required by this chapter.

(4)

Temporary certificates. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for a portion of a building or structure in process of erection or alteration, provided that such temporary certificate shall not be effective for a period of time in excess of six months, and provided further that such portion of the building, structure or premises is in conformity with the provisions of this code. A six-month extension may be granted provided actual building construction has been diligently carried on.

(5)

Records. A record of all certificates issued shall be kept on file in the office of the city engineer, and copies shall be furnished upon request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the property involved.

(6)

Certificates for buildings accessory to dwellings. Buildings or structures accessory to dwellings shall not require separate certificates of occupancy but may be included in the certificates of occupancy for the dwelling when shown on the plot plan and when completed at the same time as such dwellings.

(7)

Application. Application for certificates of occupancy shall be made in writing to the city engineer on forms furnished by the engineering and building department. Such certificates shall be issued within ten working days after receipt of such application if it is found that the building or structure, or part thereof, or the use of land, is in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. If such certificate is refused for cause, the applicant therefore shall be notified of such refusal and cause thereof within the ten-day period.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

The holder of every building permit for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or moving of any building, structure or part thereof shall notify the city engineer immediately upon the completion of the work authorized by such permit, for a final inspection.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

Fees for inspection and the issuance of permits or certificates or copies thereof required or issued under the provisions of this chapter may be collected by the city engineer in advance of issuance. The amount of such fee shall be established by the city council and shall cover the cost of inspection and supervision resulting from enforcement of this code.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)