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 Santa Fe
 Zoning
 Article 3. ADMINISTRATION

  § 3.02. Certificate of Occupancy.  

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  • 3.02.01. When Required: A Certificate of Occupancy shall be required for any of the following:

    A.

    Occupancy and use of a building hereafter erected or structurally altered;

    B.

    Change in use of an existing building to a use of a different classification;

    C.

    Occupancy and use of vacant land, except agricultural use not involving animals;

    D.

    Change in the use of land to a use of a different classification; and

    E.

    Any major or significant modification, alteration, or change in a nonconforming use.

    3.02.02. Occupancy Without Certificate Prohibited: No such use, or change of use, shall be permitted unless a Certificate of Occupancy, approved by the Zoning Officer, has been issued.

    3.02.03. Procedure for New or Altered Buildings: Written application for a Certificate of Occupancy for a new building or for an existing building which is to be altered, shall be made at the same time as the application for the Building Permit for such building. Said Certificate shall be issued within ten (10) days after a written request for the same has been made to the Zoning Officer or his agent, and only after the erection or alteration of such building or part thereof has been completed in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance.

    3.02.04. Procedure for Vacant Land Use or a Change in Building Use: Written application for a Certificate of Occupancy for the use of vacant land, or for a change in the use of land or a building, or for a change in a nonconforming use to a conforming use, as herein provided, shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer for review on forms available in the Zoning Officer's office. If the proposed use is in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance and has been approved by the Zoning Officer, the Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued within ten (10) days after the application for same has been made.

    3.02.05. Contents of Certificate of Occupancy: Every Certificate of Occupancy shall state that the building or the proposed use of a building or land complies with all provisions of Santa Fe's Codes and Ordinances. A record of all Certificates of Occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the Zoning Officer or a designee and copies shall be furnished upon request to any person having proprietary or tenancy interest in the building or land affected.

    3.02.06. Temporary Certificate: Pending the issuance of a regular certificate, a temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued by the Zoning Officer for a period not exceeding six (6) months, during the completion of alterations or during partial occupancy of a building pending its completion. Such temporary certificates shall not be construed as in any way altering the respective rights, duties, or obligations of the owners or of the City relating to the use or occupancy of the premises or any other matter covered by this Ordinance.