Winnetka — Title 15 Ch. 15.36 Certificates of Occupancy § 15.36.060
Record of certificate of occupancy
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The Director shall retain a permanent record copy of every certificate of occupancy required as a result of a change in use or occupancy for home occupations, two-family and multifamily uses, accessory dwelling units and all nonresidential uses, whether issued in connection with a building permit or not.
Section 15.36.060 of Winnetka's Title 15 establishes a recordkeeping obligation for the Director, requiring that a permanent copy of every certificate of occupancy be kept on file whenever a change in use or occupancy occurs for home occupations, two-family and multifamily dwellings, accessory dwelling units, and all nonresidential uses. This applies regardless of whether the certificate was issued alongside a building permit. The rule ensures that an official, lasting record exists for these categories of occupancy changes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.36.060, property owners and managers overseeing two-family, multifamily, accessory dwelling unit, or nonresidential properties should be aware that the Director is required to maintain a permanent record of any certificate of occupancy tied to a change in use or occupancy. Compliant operators typically request and retain their own copies of issued certificates to cross-reference against the official record. Keeping organized documentation of occupancy changes can help operators respond efficiently to any future inquiries or compliance reviews.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.36.060 means that tenants living in two-family, multifamily, or accessory dwelling unit properties have the benefit of a permanent official record of the certificate of occupancy on file with the Director whenever a change in use or occupancy has occurred. If questions arise about whether a unit was properly authorized for residential use, tenants can inquire with the relevant municipal office about the records maintained under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to access or use these public records.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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