A. Subsequent to February 12, 1971, the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, no change in the use or character of occupancy of land, nor any change of use or character of occupancy in an existing building, other than for single-family dwelling purposes, shall be made, nor shall any new building be occupied for any purpose until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the building inspector. Every certificate of occupancy shall state that the new occupancy complies with all provisions of this title.
B. A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the building inspector, and copies shall be furnished on request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in land or a building affected by such certificate of occupancy. (Prior code § 11-3-10 (n-o))