It shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee, or tenant to occupy any structure, building, or land, or part thereof, hereafter erected, created, changed, converted or enlarged unless a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Zoning Administrator after inspection.
(a) Certificate of Occupancy of Land. A certificate of occupancy for the use of vacant land, or change in the use of land as herein provided, shall be applied for before any such land shall be occupied or used, and a certificate of occupancy shall be issued within ten days after the application has been made therefor, provided such use is in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(b) Certificate of Occupancy of a Building. A certificate of occupancy of a new building or the alteration of an existing building shall be applied for coincident with the application for a building permit, and the certificate shall be issued within five days after the request for same shall have been made in writing to the Zoning Administrator after the erection or alteration of such, or part thereof, shall have been completed in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Code. Pending the issuance of a regular certificate, a temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for a period not exceeding six months during the completion of the alterations or during partial occupancy of a building pending its completion. Such temporary certificate shall not be construed as in any way altering the respective rights, duties, or obligations of the owners or of the City relating to the use or occupancy of the premises or any other matter covered by this chapter, and such temporary certificate shall not be issued except under such restrictions and provisions as will adequately insure the safety of the occupants.
(c) Contents of Certificate of Occupancy. The certificate of occupancy shall state that the building or proposed use of a building or land, complies with all the building and health laws and applicable codes, all conditions and requirements stipulated by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and with the provisions of this chapter. A record of all certificates shall be kept on file in the office of the Zoning Administrator and copies shall be furnished, on request, to any persons having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building or land affected.