(A) Unless otherwise exempted by this chapter, the construction, erection, alteration, expansion, moving, repair, or use of any land, building, or structure shall require receipt of a zoning permit and issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance. No building permit shall be issued for the construction, erection, alteration, expansion, moving or repair of any building or other structure until a certificate of zoning compliance has been issued therefor. Issuance of such a certificate shall indicate that the use and plans for which the permit is requested comply with this chapter.
(B) It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building, structure, or premises, or part thereof hereafter created, erected, changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use as permitted under the terms of this chapter, until a certificate of zoning compliance shall have been issued hereunder by the Zoning Administrator. The certificate shall state that the building, structure, and lot and use thereof, conform to the requirements of this chapter.
(C) The Zoning Administrator shall maintain a record of all certificates of zoning compliance.
(D) Certificates of zoning compliance authorize only the use, arrangement and construction set forth in the application and any appended plans, and no other use, arrangement, or construction. Use, arrangement, or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed a violation of this chapter, and is punishable as provided by law. Any change in approved plans shall occur as provided for in this chapter and shall require the issuance of an amended certificate of zoning compliance.