Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Martinez Municipal Code Ch. 15.50 Certificate of Occupancy
Martinez Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Martinez
Cite as: Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 15.50 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 15.50.010. Purposes.¶
To ensure that each new or expanded use of a structure or site and each new structure or alteration of an existing structure complies with all applicable provisions of this title and, in order that the City may have a record of each new or expanded use of a structure or site, a certificate of occupancy is required before any structure or site may be occupied or used.
(Ord. No. 1468, § VIII, 1/15/2025)
§ 15.50.020. Certificate required.¶
No structure or site shall be occupied or used after the effective date of this title until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Chief Building Official or designee.
(Ord. No. 1468, § VIII, 1/15/2025)
§ 15.50.030. Application.¶
Application for a certificate of occupancy shall be filed with the Building Division prior to the erection, moving, alteration, or enlargement of any structure and prior to the commencement of a new use or a change in use of any structure or site.
(Ord. No. 1468, § VIII, 1/15/2025)
§ 15.50.040. Issuance.¶
The Chief Building Official or designee shall issue a certificate of occupancy upon receipt of written notice that the structure or site is ready for occupancy or use and after he has inspected the structure or site, provided that the structure or site and the intended use thereof conform with the regulations for the district in which it is located and all other applicable provisions of this title.
(Ord. No. 1468, § VIII, 1/15/2025)
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