The following shall apply in the issuance of any permit.
(1) Permits not to be issued. No building permit shall be issued for the erection, alteration or use of any building or structure or part thereof, or for the use of any land, which is not in accordance with all provisions of this chapter.
(2) Permits for new use of land. No land heretofore vacant shall hereafter be used or an existing use of land be hereafter changed to a use of a different class or type unless a certificate of occupancy is first obtained for the new or different use.
(3) Permits for new use of building. No building, structure, or part thereof shall be changed to or occupied by a use of a different class or type unless a building permit is first obtained for the new or different use.
(4) Permits required. No building, structure, or part thereof shall be hereafter erected, altered, moved or repaired unless a building permit shall have been first issued for such work. The terms "altered" and "repaired" shall include any changes in structural parts, stairways, type of construction, type, class or kind of occupancy, light or ventilation, means of ingress and egress, or other changes affecting or regulated by the City Building Code, Housing Law of Michigan, or this chapter, except for minor repairs or changes not involving any of the aforesaid features.
(5) Deposit of guarantee. Any guarantee required by this chapter shall be deposited with the City Clerk prior to the issuance of permits.
(1993 Code, § 82-30) (Ord. passed 10-12-1992)