§ 10-92. Unlawful occupancy.

It shall be unlawful to occupy a building or structure that fails to comply with the provisions and requirements of this article and the state minimum standard codes. Furthermore:

(1)

It shall be unlawful to occupy unsafe buildings or structures. Unsafe buildings and structures are buildings and structures that:

a.

Are unsafe due to failure to comply with state minimum standard codes;

b.

Are unsanitary;

c.

Do not provide adequate egress;

d.

Constitute a fire hazard;

e.

Are otherwise dangerous to human life;

f.

In relation to existing use, constitute a hazard to safety or health; or

g.

Are unsafe because they contain an unsafe system, as defined in subsection (2) of this section.

(2)

It shall be unlawful to occupy a structure without permitted electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems or with unsafe systems. An unsafe system is an electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system that:

a.

Is unsafe due to failure to comply with state minimum standard codes;

b.

Is unsanitary;

c.

Constitutes a fire hazard;

d.

Is otherwise dangerous to human life; or

e.

In relation to existing use, constitutes a hazard to safety or health.

(3)

It shall be unlawful to occupy a structure without a certificate of occupancy.

(4)

It shall be unlawful to occupy a structure that is in violation of the state minimum standard codes such that it is unfit or unsafe to occupy.

(5)

It shall not be permitted to power one structure by a drop cord or other extension cord extended from an adjacent structure or lot. It shall be unlawful to occupy a structure powered in this fashion. During construction of a permitted structure, temporary power may be used where a temporary power permit has been issued.

(Ord. of 8-11-2016, § 1.74)