15.54.060 Occupancy permit procedure.
Prior to the first change of use in any manner of a building subject to this chapter following conveyance from the federal government, the owner or proposed occupant shall apply for an occupancy permit, pursuant to the following procedures:
A. Application shall be on a form provided by the building official and approved by the city manager. The application shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. A plot plan indicating dimensions of each building and showing the size of any living and garage areas, lot size, shape and setback, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, sewer and water lines and gas, electric and water meters. Sewer and water lines may not pass through neighboring property not including a public way without a valid easement recorded in conformance with the law;
2. In other than single-family dwellings, a set of plans or reference to plans on file with the building official of the existing building showing intended use, exits, mechanical equipment, plumbing layout and electrical layout;
3. The location of smoke detectors;
4. Any other information required by the building official.
B. The application shall be accompanied by the proper fee as determined by the city council pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of this code.
C. Within fifteen working days of receipt of a properly completed application and the appropriate fee, or, upon a showing of good cause the building official determines that more days are required, the building official, or his or her representative, shall inspect the building and issue one of the following to the applicant:
1. Upon a finding of no violations of those codes adopted under Title 15 (the Building Codes) which would make the building unsafe or substandard and the use is in conformance with Title 17 of this code (the zoning ordinance), an occupancy permit shall be issued.
2. Upon a finding of violations of the building codes which make the building unsafe or substandard or the use is not in conformance with Title 17 of this code, a report of violations shall be issued. Any such report shall indicate the location of the violation within the building and the appropriate citation of the Uniform Building Code or similar code. (Ord. 2005-12 § 1 (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 95-5 § 1, 1995)