(A) Generally. No occupied or vacant land shall hereafter be changed in its use in whole or part until the certificate of zoning compliance has been issued by the Administrative Officer. No existing or new building shall hereafter be changed in its use in whole or in part until the certificate of zoning compliance has been issued by the Administrative Officer. This section shall in no case be construed as requiring a certificate of zoning compliance in the event of a change in ownership or tenancy only, without a change in use or intended use, provided that no repairs, alterations or additions are proposed for such building.
(B) Building permit. No building permit for the extension, erection or alteration of any building shall be issued before an application has been made and a Certificate of zoning compliance issued, and no building shall be occupied until such certificate is approved.
(C) Application for certificates. Each application for a certificate of zoning compliance for new development shall be accompanied by a plan in duplicate drawn to scale, one copy of which shall be returned to the owner upon approval. The plan shall show the following:
(1) The actual dimensions of the lot including easements.
(2) The exact size and location of all buildings existing on the lot.
(3) The proposed new construction.
(4) The existing and intended use of all parts of the land or buildings.
(5) Such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.
(D) Fees. When making application for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance, the following investigation and compliance fees shall be paid:
(1) Changes in use only of land or buildings or a single-family dwelling. No charge.
(2) Extensions or alterations to existing buildings, or the erection of new buildings of less than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area, $5.
(3) Erection of new buildings of 2,000 square feet or more of gross floor area, $10.
(E) Issuance of certificates. Certificates of zoning compliance shall be issued or refusal thereof given within seven working days after the date of application. Written notice of such refusal and reason thereof shall be given to the applicant.
(F) Open space requirements. No certificate of zoning compliance shall be issued until the requirements of § 152.086 have been met.
('80 Code, § 1123.02) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70; Am. Ord. 22-81, passed 5-4-81)