Port St. Lucie |
Code of Ordinances |
Title XV. LAND USAGE |
Chapter 158. ZONING CODE |
Article XVIII. ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT |
§ 158.352. Certificate of Occupancy Required.
(A)
No building or structure, or part thereof, or premises, thereafter erected or altered or changed in occupancy, or land upon which a new or different use is established, shall be occupied or used until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued therefor, the certificate to include a certification by the Zoning Administrator that the proposed use of the structure or land conforms with the requirements of this chapter.
(B)
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for a portion of a building or structure in process of erection or alteration, provided that the temporary certificate shall not be effective for a period in excess of six (6) months, and that the portion of the building or structure is in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(C)
A record of all certificates issued pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be kept on file in the office of the building department and copies of the certificates shall be furnished upon request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the appropriate property involved.
(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99)