(A) It shall be unlawful for an owner to use or to permit the use of any structure, building or land, or part thereof, hereafter created, erected, changed, converted or enlarged, wholly or in part, until a zoning permit shall have been issued by the Zoning Inspector. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Inspector to issue a permit, provided that he or she is satisfied with the structure, building or premises and the proposed use thereof conforms with all of the requirements of this chapter. No permit for excavation, construction or reconstruction shall be issued by the Zoning Inspector unless the plans, specifications and the intended use conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Upon written request from the owner or tenant, the Zoning Inspector shall issue a zoning permit for any building or premises existing at the time of enactment of this chapter certifying, after inspection, the extent and kind of use made of the building or premises and whether such use conforms to the provisions of this chapter. No charge shall be made for issuing a zoning permit in accordance with this division (B).
(Ord. 2052, passed 9-3-1998) Penalty, see § 155.999