accordance with the North Carolina State Building Code and is required before a structure, issued under a building permit, may be occupied or used for its authorized purpose. A. Land Development Ordinance Compliance . The Certificate of Occupancy also serves to determine that a completed building or structure not only meets the standards of the North Carolina State Building Code and certifies that the Planning Department has conducted a site inspection, and the development is in compliance with the Land Development Ordinance, the approved site plan, and all other applicable Town regulations and requirements. B. Exception . A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued to occupy the building or structure, giving a maximum time in which to correct or meet any outstanding issues related to the building or site. In no case shall a temporary or permanent Certificate of Occupancy be issued unless all life safety requirements have been installed and/or met. The period of time that a temporary Certificate of Occupancy will be valid shall be determined by the items that need to be in compliance and the anticipated time to complete such items.
g. Clear-Cutting
The Town of Fuquay-Varina considers it important to develop and coexist with the natural environment; however, clear cutting may be a necessary process under certain standards and requirements. Clear cutting for forestry management, including but not limited to timbering and selective cutting, are reasonable and permitted activities under certain conditions. Clear cutting for development requires specific standards and procedures that the property owner/developer shall follow. Clear cutting regulations and standards shall be in accordance with Article I Environmental Protection Standards, §9- 1406 Clear Cutting & Protection of Heritage Trees Regulations.
(1) Exceptions . Certain clearing activities are exempt from a permit or development plan approval as follows:
A. Existing Development B. Building Permit Submitted C. Change of Occupancy D. Undeveloped Farm Property E. Residential Property less than 10 Acres F. Subdivision of Property into 10 Acres or Greater G. Nonresidential Property less than 10 acres
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