(A) It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any structure or land or both or part thereof for any of the following until a certificate of occupancy has been signed by the Planning and Zoning Office stating that the proposed use complies with the requirements of this chapter:
(1) Occupancy or use of any structure hereafter erected, changed converted or wholly or partly altered or enlarged;
(2) Occupancy or use of vacant land;
(3) Change in the use of an existing structure;
(4) Change in the use of land;
(5) Change in the use or character of a nonconforming use.
(B) Every application for a zoning clearance permit shall be deemed to be an application for a certificate of occupancy.
(C) Within 10 days after notification that a structure or land or part thereof is ready for occupancy or use, it shall be the duty of the Planning and Zoning Office to make a final inspection thereof and to sign a certificate of occupancy if the structure or land or part thereof are found to comply with the provisions of this chapter. If the signature is refused, the Planning staff shall state the cause for the refusal in writing.
(D) In the event that a development is not in complete compliance with this chapter, Planning staff may still sign the certificate of occupancy upon receipt of a written and signed statement by the developer or property owner, which to the planning staff’s satisfaction, specifies those items still to be completed, the manner in which they will be completed, and a schedule for their completion. Failure to comply with the agreement by the date specified shall constitute a violation of this chapter and may result in the revocation of the certificate of occupancy and/or other penalties.
(1979 Code, § 151.234) (Ord. 4370, passed 7-20-1998)