Number
170800
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD JOHNSON
Title
An ordinance relating to issuance of certificates of occupancy.
Section
200-42-3-e cr
200-43 am
Analysis
This ordinance requires an applicant for a certificate of occupancy to have all applicable state or local professional licenses or permits for the intended business use prior to obtaining the certificate.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 200-42-3-e of the code is created to read:
200-42. Certificate of Occupancy.
3. WHEN ISSUED.
e. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the commissioner of neighborhood services unless the applicant for the certificate provides the commissioner with documentation indicating the applicant is currently in possession of any professional state or local permits or licenses required to perform the intended business function.
Part 2. Section 200-43 of the code is amended to read:
200-43. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the commissioner of neighborhood services for the temporary occupancy and use of any building, structure or premises or part thereof, prior to the completion of the same and the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy, provided that such occupancy or use would not jeopardize life, health or property. The commissioner of neighborhood services is authorized to require whatever temporary precautionary measures over and above any code requirements to safeguard the public as a condition of the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy. >>A temporary certificate of occupancy may only be issued by the commissioner of neighborhood services if the applicant for the certificate provides the commissioner with documentation indicating the applicant has applied for any professional state permits or licenses required to perform the intended business function.<<
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
__________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: _____________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
___________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Drafter
LRB169769-2
Adam Wickersham
8/30/2017