§ 20.04.700 — Generally

20.04.700 - Generally.

A. No vacant land shall be occupied or used, other than as authorized by a temporary permit, except for agricultural uses associated with the conduct of a farm, until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the building official. B. Certificates of occupancy and compliance shall be issued pursuant to provisions of Title 18 of this Code. The building official shall keep a record of all certificates. C. A certificate of occupancy may be issued for a part of a proposed building or development or section thereof completed in accord with the terms of this Code even though the entire building or development or section thereof has not been completed. D. A certificate of occupancy shall be required for all nonconforming uses or structures in accordance with provisions in Section 20.22.070 of this title. 1. In cases where the city officially notifies an owner or owners that a nonconforming condition exists, an application shall be required to be filed within twelve months of the date on which the official notice was received. Notification of a nonconforming use or structure shall be made by the zoning administrator or a duly appointed representative. Failure to apply for a certificate of occupancy within such twelve-month period shall terminate the right to operate such nonconforming use or structure. The requirement for submittal of affidavits and plans as previously described shall also apply. 2. Upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a nonconforming use or structure, the use or structure shall be deemed as legal nonconforming. E. The building official may issue a temporary and contingent certificate of occupancy and compliance for a period not to exceed six months where, because of the unusual nature of the use, a trial period of operation is in his opinion the most appropriate way to determine actual compliance with the terms of the ordinance codified herein.

(Ord. 16653 § 2 (part), 2007) (Ord. No. 17235, § 2, 11-10-2009; Ord. No. 17442, § 15, 10-26-2010)