Certificate of Occupancy and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

Requests for Certificate of Occupancy will be met upon verification of the following items:

• All required inspections as laid out in the architectural plan review have passed inspection.  If the inspection was missed, an engineer's letter must be provided certifying the integrity of the labor performed.
• A final fire safety inspection was performed (if required in the permit), and a recommendation of Certificate of Occupancy was made by the Fire Chief.
• A final drainage inspection was performed (if required), and a recommendation of Certificate of Occupancy was made by the City Engineer.
• All debts relating to construction have been satisfied, including but not limited to:
  • Inspections
  • Additional Plan or Drainage Review Fees
  • Outstanding Utility Bills

Upon verification of the following items, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy within ten (10) days. (Code of Ordinances Sec. 101-133)

Requests for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy will be met upon verification of the following items:

• All required inspections as related to safety have been performed.
• A final fire safety inspection was performed (if required in the permit), and a recommendation of Certificate of Occupancy was mad by the Fire Chief.
• All debts relating to construction have been satisfied, including but not limited to:
  • Inspections
  • Additional Plan or Drainage Review Fees
  • Outstanding Utility Bills

All construction, required drainage facilities, and landscaping requirements tied to the permit must be completed within 180 days to receive a Certificate of Occupancy.  Failure to complete final construction before the expiration date may lead to eviction from the premises.