§ 18.08.040. Temporary certificate.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 18.08.020, if the Building Official finds that no substantial hazard will result from the occupancy of any building or structure, or portion thereof, before the same is completed, and satisfactory evidence is submitted that the work could not have been completed prior to the time such occupancy is desired because of its magnitude or because of unusual construction difficulties, and where other applicable City departments or agencies as determined by the Building Official have reported that all required public improvements have been completed, the Building Official may issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for any building or structure, or portion thereof.

The Building Official may issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy notwithstanding the fact that all required public improvements have not been completed, if the Building Official finds that the failure to complete the public improvements was due to circumstances over which the person applying for the Certificate of Occupancy had no control.

In addition, the Building Official may issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for an existing building or structure, or portion thereof, provided no substantial hazard will result and satisfactory evidence is submitted justifying the need for such temporary occupancy.

Permit applicants for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall pay an investigation fee as set forth in Section 18.06.180 for which approval of temporary occupancy is sought, including extending a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy beyond thirty (30) days or for each additional thirty (30) day period or fraction thereof.

( ORD-16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)