(A) Applicability and compliance. Every non-residential building or structure and the premises on which it is situated, used or intended to be used for non-residential or commercial business occupancy shall comply with the provisions of this Code, whether or not such building shall have been constructed, altered, or repaired before or after the enactment of this Code, and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building, or for the installment or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this Code. This Code establishes minimum standards for the initial and continual occupancy and use of all such buildings, and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration, or use of the building, equipment or facilities contained therein except as provided in § 92.003(B) herein. Where there is mixed occupancy, any non-residential or commercial business use therein shall be nevertheless regulated by and subject to the provisions of this Code.
(B) Higher standards to prevail in case of conflict. In any case where the provisions of this code impose a higher or lower standard than that set forth in any other ordinance of the city or under the laws of the State of North Carolina, then the higher standard shall prevail.
(C) Duty to comply. It shall be the duty of each and every owner, or other entity in possession of a non-residential building or premises within the City of Albemarle, where applicable, to comply with the regulations and requirements set forth in this code. No formal authorization for occupancy from the city shall be issued unless and until all applicable sections of this code have been complied with. No land or building or combination thereof, shall be used in a manner inconsistent with or in conflict with the requirements of this code.
(Ord. 20-01, passed 1-6-20; Am. Ord. 21-40, passed 9-7-21)