Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 17 — ZONING›Division IV — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS
Newark Municipal Code Ch. 17.33 Certificate of Occupancy
Newark Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Newark
Cite as: Newark Municipal Code Chapter 17.33 · Text as of 2026-10-04
17.33.010 - Purpose.¶
This chapter establishes procedures for issuing a certificate of occupancy to verify that buildings and the proposed use of land complies with all applicable building and health laws and ordinances and with the requirements of this title.
(Ord. No. 503, § 1(Exh. A), 1-25-2018)
17.33.020 - Certificate of occupancy required.¶
No structure erected, moved, altered or enlarged after the effective date of this title shall be occupied or used, and no site shall be occupied or used until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the building official.
(Ord. No. 503, § 1(Exh. A), 1-25-2018)
17.33.030 - Application.¶
Application for a certificate of occupancy shall be filed with the building official 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. 503, § 1(Exh. A), 1-25-2018)
17.33.040 - Issuance.¶
The building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy upon receipt of written notice that the structure or site is ready for occupancy or use and after inspection; provided, that the structure or site and the intended use conform with all applicable building and health laws and ordinances and with the requirements of this title.
(Ord. No. 503, § 1(Exh. A), 1-25-2018)
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