[Added 2-26-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-01]
In order to prevent the development of hazardous conditions
presenting a threat to the well-being of occupants of buildings and
to other persons, and to prevent the deterioration of buildings and
appurtenances related thereto resulting in substantial depreciation
in the property values of the neighborhood, and in order to protect
and secure the health, safety and welfare of those living in the Town,
it is unlawful to use or permit the use of any building or premises
or part thereof without first obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
A certificate of occupancy is required for:
A.
Commercial. New buildings, additions, change of use and change of
business or tenant; change of owner;
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Inspection made after the building has been altered, completed,
and/or changed uses or businesses; has all the necessary permit and
license approvals; and is ready for occupancy.
Inspections for occupancy shall be requested by the owner or
tenant on forms supplied by the Town at least five days prior to anticipating
occupancy. If, upon final inspection, no violations of Town Code,
Chapters Comm 60 to 66, Wis. Adm. Code, and Chapter ATCP 75, Wis.
Adm. Code, are found, the building inspector shall issue a certificate
of occupancy, stating the purpose for which the building is to be
used and the maximum load and maximum number of persons that may be
accommodated on each floor thereof. No building should be occupied
in any manner which conflicts with the conditions set forth in the
certificate of occupancy.
Any certificate of occupancy required by this article shall
be accompanied by the payment of a fee as contained in the Town of
Buchanan Fees and Licenses Schedule.[1] Said fee shall be paid prior to the issuance of any permit
and is nonrefundable.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Fees and Licenses Schedule is on file
in the Town offices.
If, on a final inspection, the condition of a building or premises
or its use are found not to conform to Town Code, Chapters Comm 60
to 66, Wis. Adm. Code, and Chapter ATCP 75, Wis. Adm. Code, the building
inspector shall issue written notice to the owner or occupant specifying
the nonconformance and ordering the owner or occupant to bring the
building or premises in compliance within 30 days. Upon failure to
comply or if it is necessary for the protection and safety of the
occupants, the building inspector shall revoke the certificate of
occupancy and order the building or premises vacated.
The building inspector shall be notified of any building or
premises vacated, damaged or vandalized which might make such building
or premises unsafe or uninhabitable. If the building inspector determines
that such building is unsafe or uninhabitable, the building shall
be ordered secure, and the certificate of occupancy revoked. A new
certificate of occupancy is required prior to reoccupying of the building
or premises.
The building inspector may issue a temporary certificate of
occupancy for a part or parts of a building or premises under construction,
alterations or other hardship; providing, that the area(s) to be occupied
are safe and sanitary. A temporary certificate may be issued for a
period not exceeding 90 days, if there are no life-safety issues as
determined by the building inspector.
For any project subject to the provisions of Chapter 24 of the
Outagamie County Code of Ordinances, no certificate of occupancy shall
be issued until the applicant has submitted a copy of Outagamie County
approval to perform any work.
