(a) Certificate of Occupancy Required. Land shall not be occupied or used and a building which has been erected or altered shall not be occupied or used until a certificate of occupancy had been applied for and issued as follows:
(1) Occupancy of a Building. A certificate of occupancy shall be required before a building that has been constructed, or an existing building that has been altered, moved, changed in use, or changed as to off-street parking or loading requirements may be occupied. A certificate of occupancy shall only be issued after the completion of the erection or alteration, or change in use of the building and the building is found, upon inspection, to conform with the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code.
(2) Occupancy of Land. A certificate of occupancy shall be required before occupancy of the land or where use of the land has been changed to a use different from the prior use. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued when it is determined, upon inspection, that the use conforms with the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code.
(3) Change in Use of Nonconforming Building or Use. A certificate of occupancy shall be required whenever a nonconforming building or land is changed, and shall not be issued until the Planning Commission has approved the change.
(b) Temporary Occupancy Permit. A temporary occupancy permit may be issued for a period not exceeding six months during alterations or partial occupancy of land or buildings, provided that such temporary permit may include such conditions and safeguards as necessary to protect the safety of the occupants and the public.
(c) Applications. Applications for a certificate of occupancy are available in the office of the Zoning Administrator and shall include accurate information provided by the owner, or authorized representative, regarding the size and location of the lot, dimensions of all yards and open space, the use of land or building operations or processes and other pertinent information as may be requested by the City.
(d) Certification. The certificate of occupancy shall document that the building or proposed use of land or building conforms to the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code.