Chapter 15.10 — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

If a building, mechanical, electrical or plumbing permit is required for work in a new, added, remodeled or converted area of any building or structure that area shall not be occupied or used prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy issued by the building official. No mobile home, manufactured home or portable building or structure requiring an installation permit from the city shall be occupied without obtaining a certificate of occupancy issued by the building official.

(Ord. No. 641, 7-13-2010)

Any change or addition in the use or occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof will require the issuance of a new certificate of occupancy issued by the building official. A business license for a changed or additional use will not be issued without a certificate of occupancy.

Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions set forth within the Corning Municipal Code. Any change or additions of a use within any building or structure must conform to the applicable provisions of the Corning Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 641, 7-13-2010)

After an inspection of a building or structure by the building official, fire chief, and approval of the use by the planning department to ensure compliance with the Corning Municipal or any other laws enforced by the city the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that shall contain the following information:

The building permit number (if applicable).

The address of the building or structure.

The name and address of the building owner or tenant(s).

The name(s) of any type of commercial or industrial business that occupies the building or structure.

A statement that the building or structure has been inspected by the building official and fire chief for applicable requirements of the Corning Municipal Code and any other laws enforced by the city and that the use or uses are allowed pursuant to the Zoning Code.

The name and signature of the building official, fire chief and a representative of the planning department.

(Ord. No. 641, 7-13-2010)

If the building official and fire chief find that no substantial hazard will result from the occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof before the same is complete, and the use is approved by the planning department, a temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure prior to completion of the entire building or structure.

(Ord. No. 641, 7-13-2010)

For a building or structure that is occupied with any use, except residential, the certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the building official.

(Ord. No. 641, 7-13-2010)

The building official or fire chief may, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this chapter whenever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or when it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulations set forth in the Corning Municipal Code or applicable laws enforced by the city.

(Ord. No. 641, 7-13-2010)