(a) It shall be unlawful for an owner to use or to permit the use of any structure, building or land, or part thereof, hereafter created, erected, changed, converted or enlarged, wholly or partly, until a zoning certificate shall have been issued by the Zoning Inspector therefore. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Inspector to issue a certificate, provided that he or she is satisfied that the structure, building or premises and the proposed use thereof conform with all the requirements of this Zoning Code. No permit for excavation, construction or reconstruction shall be issued by the Zoning Inspector unless the plans, specifications and the intended use conform to the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(b) Upon written request from the owner or tenant, the Zoning Inspector shall issue a zoning certificate for any building or premises existing at the time of enactment of this Zoning Code, certifying, after inspection, the extent and kind of use made of the building or premises and whether such use conforms to the provisions of this Zoning Code. No charge shall be made for issuing a zoning certificate in accordance with this division.
(c) In cases of emergencies, a tenant/landowner has three working days to obtain a permit according to Section 1162.05(a).
(d) Upon the start of any new business, the business owner/operator shall apply for a permit/certificate with the Zoning Inspector. The Zoning Inspector shall issue or deny a permit within seven days from written request. The cost of said permit is ten dollars ($10.00). However, if new business is also making application for a sign permit, no additional fee will be required.
(Ord. 1466. Passed 4-11-94; Am. Ord. 1560. Passed 1-28-98; Am. Ord. 1905. Passed 12-13-11.)