a.

It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building, or structure, or premises, or part thereof hereafter created, erected, changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure, until a Certificate of Occupancy shall have been issued stating that the building or structure or premises conforms to the requirements of the building codes and this Development Code.

b.

If the property is served by an on-site sewage disposal system, the Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued by the Chief Building Official until the Health Department has approved a septic system and in return notifies the Chief Building Official that the system installed meets the County Health Department's standards.

c.

A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for a period not to exceed six months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building or structure pending its completion, provided that such temporary certificate may include such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the public.

d.

A certificate of occupancy shall be required for any of the following:

(1)

Occupancy and use of a building or structure constructed or enlarged.

(2)

Change in use of existing buildings to uses of a different classification.

(3)

Any change in use of a nonconforming use, lot or structure.

(4)

Permanently Electric power may not be supplied to any structure until a Certificate of Occupancy shall have been issued. Electrical service shall be supplied by a temporary meter pack to be installed on the permanent meter socket until all phases of inspections have been satisfactorily completed.

e.

A record of all Certificates of Occupancy shall be maintained by the Building Inspection Department and a copy shall be furnished upon request to any person.