(a) If, at any time after the adoption of this Zoning Code, the City becomes aware of a nonconforming use, the owner of such nonconforming use shall be notified by the City Clerk of the provisions of this section and that his or her property constitutes a nonconforming use. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, the owner shall apply for and be issued a certificate of occupancy by the Building Superintendent for the nonconforming use. The application for such certificate shall designate the location, nature and extent of the nonconforming use and such other details as may be necessary for the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
(b) If the owner of a nonconforming use fails to apply for a certificate of occupancy within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, the use ceases to be nonconforming and is declared to be in violation of this Zoning Code. The City Clerk and the City Attorney shall take appropriate action to enjoin such violation.
(c) If the Superintendent finds, upon reviewing the application for a certificate of occupancy, that the existing use is illegal or in violation of any other ordinance or law, or if he or she finds that the building for which the certificate is requested has been constructed or altered for the existing use or any other use without full compliance with the Building Code or the Zoning Code in effect at the time of construction or alteration, he or she shall not issue the certificate of occupancy but shall declare such use to be in violation of this Zoning Code.
(d) Within six (6) months after the adoption of this Zoning Code, or any amendment hereto, the Superintendent shall prepare a record of all known nonconforming uses and occupations of lands, buildings and structures, including tents and trailer coaches, existing at such time. Such record shall contain the name and address of the owner of record of such nonconforming use and of any occupant, other than the owner, the legal description of the land and the nature and extent of such use. Such list shall be available at all times in the office of the City Clerk.
(Res. 98-340A. Passed 9-21-98.)