The California Building Code (CBC) states that no building or structure can be used or occupied until a building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. The penalties for operating without a certificate of occupancy in California can include fines of up to $1000 a day until the violation is corrected.
To find your property's zoning designation, you can visit your local zoning or planning department's website where zoning maps and information are typically available. Many municipalities also offer interactive online maps that allow you to search by address.
For zoning inquiries, please contact Development Services at (210) 207-1111. Check the zoning of a property here. The Development and Business Services Department is located at 1901 S. Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78204.
The Writ of Possession allows for the possession of the property, after a deputy has posted written notice notifying the tenant a writ has been issued. By law, we are required to give a minimum of 24 hours notice before enforcing the writ.
For new construction, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued upon completion of all the required inspections. For renovations of buildings with an existing Certificate of Occupancy, Development Services is happy to update the information on your Certificate if there has been no change in business use or occupancy.
Any person or corporation violating or failing to comply with any provisions of this chapter shall be fined, upon conviction, not less than $10, nor more than $2,000, and each day any violation or non-compliance continues, shall constitute a separate offense.
SUMMARY: Current Zoning: “OCL” Outside the City Limits. Requested Zoning: "R-4" Residential Single-Family.
In the unincorporated areas of the County (any area not within a municipal city limits) there are no zoning regulations. However, there may be other development regulations that apply to the property. For example, an On-Site Sewer System permit may be required if there is no developed sewer system available.
A Certificate of Occupancy is required for any building. A new CO is required whenever any of the following occurs: Any new building that is constructed and will be occupied. An existing building or lease space that is remodeled or altered.
A Certificate of Occupancy is required for all businesses in the City of San Antonio.