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Newark Requirements to Receive a Certificate of Completion for Building Permits

This rule establishes that where a building permit is issued for a project that does not require or grant a certificate of occupancy but is for significant new structures, additions, renovations or equipment, a certificate of completion shall be issued upon completion and approval of the project. These projects shall include, but not be limited to: h – Solar Energy Systems

Link:

  • Sec.7-1, (a)(5); (Ord. No. 12-25, Amend. No. 1, 9-24-12; Ord. No. 13-13, Amend. No. 1, 6-10-13; Ord. No. 16-22, Amend. No. 1, 7-11-16; Ord. No. 17-18, Amend. No. 1, 5-22-17; Ord. No. 18-11, Amend. No. 1, 7-9-18; Ord. No. 18-18, Amend. Nos. 1, 2, 9-24-18; Ord. No. 19-33, Amend. No. 1, 12-9-19; Ord. No. 20-09, Amend. No. 1, 4-27-20; Ord. No. 20-15, Amend. No. 1, 6-22-20; Ord. No. 23-16, Amend No. 1, 9-25-23; Ord. No. 23-20, Amend. No. 1, 12-11-23; Ord. No. 23-21, Amend. No. 1, 12-11-23; Ord. No. 23-22, Amend. No. 1, 12-11-23; Ord. No. 24-13, Amend. Nos. 1—3, 5-13-24)

Policy Details:

Locale: Newark, Delaware [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Solar PV Canopies
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Sec.7-1, (a)(5); (Ord. No. 12-25, Amend. No. 1, 9-24-12; Ord. No. 13-13, Amend. No. 1, 6-10-13; Ord. No. 16-22, Amend. No. 1, 7-11-16; Ord. No. 17-18, Amend. No. 1, 5-22-17; Ord. No. 18-11, Amend. No. 1, 7-9-18; Ord. No. 18-18, Amend. Nos. 1, 2, 9-24-18; Ord. No. 19-33, Amend. No. 1, 12-9-19; Ord. No. 20-09, Amend. No. 1, 4-27-20; Ord. No. 20-15, Amend. No. 1, 6-22-20; Ord. No. 23-16, Amend No. 1, 9-25-23; Ord. No. 23-20, Amend. No. 1, 12-11-23; Ord. No. 23-21, Amend. No. 1, 12-11-23; Ord. No. 23-22, Amend. No. 1, 12-11-23; Ord. No. 24-13, Amend. Nos. 1—3, 5-13-24)

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