(A) It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part thereof hereafter created, if erected, changed, converted or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of occupancy has been issued therefor by the Zoning Officer stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to this chapter.
(B) No nonconforming structure or use shall be maintained, renewed, changed or extended until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Zoning Officer. The certificate of occupancy shall state specifically wherein the nonconforming use differs from the provisions of this chapter. (Upon enactment or amendment of this chapter, owners or occupants of nonconforming uses or structures shall apply for certificates of occupancy.)
(C) No permit for erection, alteration, moving or repair of any building shall be issued until an application has been made for a certificate of occupancy and the certificate shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of this chapter upon completion of the work.
(D) The Zoning Officer shall maintain a record of all certificates of occupancy, and a copy shall be furnished upon request of any person.
(E) Failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy shall be a violation of this chapter and punishable under § 155.999.
(Prior Code, Ch. 27, § 27-1504) (Ord. 293, passed 4-20-1992, § 15.4) Penalty, see § 155.999