(A) Buildings, structures, and premises. 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 erected, constructed, altered, repaired, or added to prior to the issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance by the Zoning Administrator stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms with the requirements of this chapter or with a written order from the Board of Zoning Appeals. In the case of nonresidential buildings or structures or parts thereof, it shall be unlawful to change from or to allow the change from one occupant to another or to permit the occupancy by additional occupants of any building or structure premises or part thereof prior to the issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance by the Zoning Administrator stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this chapter or a written order from the Board.
(B) Application for certificate of zoning compliance. No permit for erection, alteration, moving, or repair of any building shall be issued until an application has been made for a certificate of zoning compliance, and the certificate shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of this chapter upon completion of the work.
(1) No building permit involved. In the case of an occupant applying for a certificate of zoning compliance for an existing building or premises when there is no building permit involved, there shall be no occupancy permitted until application has been made for a certificate of zoning compliance and the applicant has received a written authorization to occupy the building or premises based solely upon the information furnished on the application.
(a) Issuance of certificate. The Zoning Administrator shall issue the certificate of zoning compliance only after the subject building or premises have been occupied and inspected for conformance to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 152 (Building Code).
(C) Temporary certificate of zoning compliance. A temporary certificate of zoning compliance may be issued by the Zoning Administrator for a period not exceeding six months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion; provided that such temporary certificate may require such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the public.
(D) Records of certificates. The Zoning Administrator shall maintain a record of all certificates of zoning compliance, and copies shall be furnished upon request to any person.
(E) Failure to obtain a certificate. Failure to obtain a certificate of zoning compliance shall be a violation of this chapter and punishable under § 150.999 of this chapter.
(F) Fees. All applications for a certificate of zoning compliance shall be accompanied by a fee in accordance with §§ 150.200 and 150.201.
(Ord. 10-1986, passed 5-19-86; Am. Ord. 15-1991, passed 6-3-91) Penalty, see § 150.999