Here is what I found Tex:
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What is an occupancy permit?
An occupancy permit enforces the city's property maintenance code standards by requiring that an inspection be done to ensure that the house or apartment is safe for occupancy. The maintenance code standards not only protect residents' well being, but also protect financial investments and property values. Occupancy is illegal without an occupancy permit.
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So apparently before you can move into a home, if you have purchased it, or built it, or remodled it, you have to have it inspected then get a permit saying it passed.
I do not see how this "code" could hold up in court either. Regardless of it's intentions, it's application is discriminating. As for a private individual renting out their home, they can stipulate whatever they want, they are not required to not be discriminating, in my opinion.