(A) Zoning review. In conjunction with the issuance of a building permit, a zoning review shall be performed prior to erection, alteration, movement or substantial repair of any building, structure, or commercial sign.
(B) Building permits.
(1) A building permit shall not be issued for the erection, alteration or use of any building or structure or for the use of any land which is not in accordance with all provisions of this chapter.
(2) The holder of every building permit for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or moving of any building or structure shall notify the Director of Public Works immediately upon completion of the work authorized by the permit for a final inspection.
(C) Certificate of occupancy.
(1) Vacant land shall not be used and an existing use of land shall not be changed to a different class of use, unless a certificate of occupancy is first obtained for the new or different use.
(2) A building or structure which is hereafter erected or altered shall not be occupied or used unless and until a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the building or structure.
(3) Certificates of occupancy, as required by city’s Building Code, shall also constitute certification of compliance with the zoning ordinance.
(4) A record of all certificates of occupancy issued shall be kept on file in the office of the Director of Public Works and copies shall be furnished upon request to any person owning or renting the property which is the subject of the certificate.
(Ord. effective 11-29-2013)