(a)

Applicability. A certificate of occupancy issued by the Zoning Administrator is required:

(1)

For occupancy of a new structure.

(2)

For the occupancy or use of an addition or structural alteration to an existing structure, other than a single-family detached dwelling.

(3)

For a new non-residential use or a change in the occupancy of an existing non-residential use.

(b)

Authority and Execution. The Zoning Administrator is responsible for determining compliance with this Ordinance and all other applicable ordinances, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The certificate of occupancy must be approved or denied within fourteen (14) days of application for the certificate. A record of all certificates of occupancy are kept on file in the Village.

(c)

Procedure.

(1)

A certificate of occupancy may be issued only after the Zoning Administrator has inspected the premises and finds that the premises comply with all standards of this Ordinance and conforms to the plans and specifications approved as part of the building permit.

(2)

The Zoning Administrator may issue a temporary or conditional certificate of occupancy to allow the structure or lot to be occupied for the proposed use, provided that such certificate becomes final and effective only upon full compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance.

(d)

Posting. Every certificate of occupancy must include the date, the use or occupancy of the land or structure involved, that the use or occupancy complies with this Ordinance, and must be signed by the Zoning Administrator. Every certificate of occupancy required by a change in use or occupancy for a non-residential use must be permanently posted in a prominent place on the premises at all times.

(Code 1993, § 20-5.12)