(a) The Department of Planning and Community Development shall review all premises, structures and buildings in the Township to determine that the use of the premises and/or buildings is consistent with this Zoning Code.
(b) Uses which are found to be consistent with this Zoning Code shall be issued a certificate of zoning compliance, which shall be publicly displayed and contain the name and signature of the user and, to the extent possible, the name and signature of the owner of the structure and/or premises.
(c) The certificate shall constitute notice to those persons knowing of the certificate that the certificate is personal to the holder thereof and that a subsequent occupancy or change of use will require the issuance of a new certificate.
(d) The user shall maintain and display the certificate at all times in such a manner that the same shall be readable by any member of the public, invitees or persons coming upon the premises. The user shall be required to return the certificate to the Department of Building when there is a change in occupancy or the use is discontinued.
(e) Certificates shall not be issued for premises used strictly for residential purposes.
(f) A Township Certification, as reviewed and approved by the Department of Building, shall be required when occupancy of a property changes, but no reconfiguration of the space occurs. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted once the application is approved.
(g) A Building Permit, as reviewed and approved by the Department of Building, shall be required when occupancy of a property changes and when reconfiguration of a building occurs. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted once the application is approved.
(Ord. 260-A-22. Passed 7-14-80; Ord. Passed 10-30-23.)