Prior to permit issuance, successful completion of an inspection may be required confirming compliance with this chapter and all other applicable laws and regulations, including building, fire, and life safety codes, laws, and regulations.
(b)
To the extent a property is subject to inspection requirements under any other law or regulation, including building, fire, or life safety codes, laws, or regulation, proof of compliance with that inspection requirement may also be required.
C.
Inspections.
(1)
Inspections will not be required for properties lawfully used as a rental property as of the effective date of this chapter. In lieu of an inspection, owners of such properties shall be permitted to submit a self-affidavit on an annual basis verifying that the rental property is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations, including building code, fire code, and life safety laws and regulations. Owners of such properties may continue to renew on an annual basis under this subsection so long as there is no change in use or ownership. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any such property owner may elect to undergo an inspection.
(2)
Inspections will not be required for properties for which a certificate of occupancy was issued within 180 days preceding the permit application.
(3)
Inspections are mandatory for all rental properties if there is a change in rental use (including establishing a first use as a rental property) or change in ownership. Inspections will be scheduled by the Town at least two weeks in advance with respect to tenant and landlord schedule limitations. The inspection should be scheduled within two months' time of the permit application.
(4)