The following shall apply in the issuance of any permit.
(A) Permits required. It shall be unlawful for any person to commence excavation for, construction of any building or structure, structural changes or repairs in any existing building or structure, or moving of an existing building, without first obtaining a building or site permit from the Zoning Administrator or Building Official. No permit shall be issued for construction, alteration, or remodeling of any building or structure until an application has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance showing that the construction proposed is in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, with the Building Code, and with other applicable ordinances.
(1) No plumbing, electrical, drainage, or other permit shall be issued until the Zoning Administrator or Building Official has determined that the plans and designated use indicate that the structure and premises, if constructed as planned and proposed, will conform to the provisions of this ordinance.
(2) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERATION or REPAIR. Of an existing building or structure, shall include any changes in structural members, stairways, basic construction type, kind or class of occupancy, light or ventilation, means of egress and ingress, or any other changes affecting or regulated by the Building Code, the housing law of the state, or this ordinance, except for minor repairs or changes not involving any of the aforementioned provisions.
(B) Permits for new use of land. A building permit or site permit shall also be obtained for the new use of land, whether the land is presently vacant or a change in land use is proposed.
(C) Permits for new use of buildings or structures. A building permit or site permit shall also be obtained for any change in use of an existing building or structure to a different class or type.