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Staff proposes zoning certificate of occupancy for new single‑family homes to improve compliance and records
Summary
Planning staff proposed requiring a zoning certificate of occupancy (CO) for new single‑ and two‑family homes and additions so the city can verify zoning compliance and build a consistent record of units actually constructed; staff said the CO will enable inspections and better housing data for regional reporting.
Staff told commissioners adding a zoning certificate of occupancy (CO) for new single‑family and duplex homes would create a formal closeout and give the city a mechanism to inspect and document that zoning conditions were met. Paul said the city currently issues certificates of compliance in some circumstances but lacks a standard closeout for single‑family construction and additions: "The certificate of occupancy creates the ability for us to go out and, inspect the property."
Commissioners asked whether planning staff would perform structural or systems inspections (they would not; building/fire inspections remain with fire/building code officials) and what remedies exist when an inspection finds noncompliance. Staff described options ranging from after‑the‑fact permitting and voluntary compliance to, in extreme cases, requiring work to be removed and rebuilt. The proposal will be refined and returned before the public hearing.
