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CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY

Residential Uses
DESCRIPTION
FEE AMOUNT
Per unit
$50.00
Commercial and mixed uses
DESCRIPTION
FEE AMOUNT
0-25,000 sq. ft.
$100.00
25,001-50.00 sq. ft.
$150.00
50,001 sq. ft. or more
$200.00
Zoning, Planning and Subdivisions
Application
Fee Amount Per Application
$50.00
Home Occupation Inspection/Application
Fee Amount
$50.00
Certificate of Compliance
Fee Amount
$15.00
A Certificate of Occupancy is required for all buildings containing two or more dwelling units and all mixed commercial/residential uses when any of the following occur:
w Transfer of title;
w Execution or recording of a mortgage for a property without a valid Certificate of Occupancy;
w Vacancy  or condemnation of one or more units for six months or more;
w Change of use as set forth in § 125-26
w Issuance of a building permit;
w Expiration in five (5) years, revocation or other termination of an existing Certificate of Occupancy.

A Certificate of Occupancy is also required for any single family dwelling of new construction or one that has been vacant for six months or more.