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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 117-33 OF CHAPTER 117 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLARIFICATION ON THE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AS IT RELATES TO REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
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WHEREAS, currently Chapter 117, Section 117-33, the Zoning Ordinance specifies specific requirements regarding the issuance of certificates of occupancy;
WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro desires to encourage orderly development and provide clarity in the permit submittal requirements and approval processes, and assure that City standards comply with the State of Arkansas architectural licensing requirements for residential and commercial construction as well as the International Existing Building Code (IEBC), and
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that:
SECTION ONE: That Chapter 117, Section 117-33 of the Jonesboro Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 117-33. Certificate of occupancy.
(a) Certificates of occupancy are required to ensure that completed structures and the development of property of which such structures are a part, comply with the provisions of this chapter, as well as any site plans or conditional approvals for such structures and development.
(b) The building inspector shall have the authority and responsibility to issue and keep records of certificates of occupancy in accordance with the requirements set forth in this chapter, and the building code.
(c) A certificate of occupancy must be applied for and issued by the building inspector prior to occupancy and use of a structure or premises for any of the following:
(1) Any new structure.
(2) Any addition to an existing nonresidential structure.
(3) Any change in occupancy or use of a building or premises that involves nonresidential occupancy.
(4) Placement or change in occupancy of any mobile home on any lot or parcel, regardless of use.
(d) A certificate of occupancy shall b...
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