Warson Woods City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 425
Certificates of Occupancy
Section 425.010 Requirement of Occupancy Permit.
[R.O. 2012 §425.010; CC 1988 §425.010; Ord. No. 1090 §1, 8-15-1995]
No person shall move into and occupy any building in the City without first obtaining an occupancy permit in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter 425, or if applicable, the provisions of Section 505.030 (D) of the Municipal Code of the City of Warson Woods. Unless otherwise required by Section 505.030, a person who occupies any building in the City as of the date of enactment of this Chapter shall not be required to obtain an occupancy permit.
Section 425.020 Filing of Application For Permit.
[R.O. 2012 §425.020; CC 1988 §425.020; Ord. No. 1090 §1, 8-15-1995]
Any person proposing to move into and occupy any building in the City shall file an application for an occupancy permit with the City Clerk within ten (10) days prior to the date of proposed occupancy. Any adult member of the household may file an application on behalf of persons who will live in the residence. No application shall be required for children born to or adopted by an occupant. There is no filing fee for an application or issuance of an occupancy permit under the provisions of this Chapter 425.
Section 425.030 Contents of Application.
[R.O. 2012 §425.030; CC 1988 §425.030; Ord. No. 1090 §1, 8-15-1995]
A.
The application for an occupancy permit shall include the following information:
1.
Name of the applicant and each additional person who will occupy the residence.
2.
Relationship of each additional person to the applicant.
3.
Address of the residence to be occupied.
4.
Name and address of owner of the residence if other than the applicant.
5.
Such additional information as the applicant may elect to provide such as telephone number and/or name, address and telephone number of employer or business.
Section 425.040 Fees and Taxes Applicable To Residence Must Be Current.
[R.O. 2012 §425.040; CC 1988 §425.040; Ord. No. 1090 §1, 8-15-1995]
No occupancy permit may be issued if any fees or taxes applicable to the residence are currently due and unpaid at the time of application for the occupancy permit.
Section 425.050 Issuance of Occupancy Permit.
[R.O. 2012 §425.050; CC 1988 §425.050; Ord. No. 1090 §1, 8-15-1995]
The Building Commissioner shall issue an occupancy permit upon completion of the application and a finding that all fees and taxes applicable to the residence which are currently due have been paid.
