(a) Building Permits. No building or structure shall be constructed, erected, reconstructed, repaired, structurally altered, enlarged or moved, and no excavation for a foundation shall be made, unless and until a building permit therefor has been secured first from the Building Commissioner, except as provided in Section 1351.03 of the Building and Housing Code.
(b) Occupancy Permits. In the following instances, no occupancy, use or change of use of any premises shall take place unless and until an occupancy permit has first been secured from the Building Commissioner:
(1) As the final inspection permit following or in connection with the issuance of a building permit for the construction, addition to or alteration of any building, or in all instances when building permits are required by applicable law.
(2) Upon changes of use of premises.
(3) Following the issuance of a variance or special use permit by action of the Board of Zoning Appeals, when confirmed, modified or allowed by Council, by ordinance of Council, or by the order of a court of general jurisdiction after all appellate remedies have been exhausted or abandoned.
(4) When a building or parcel of land has been completed and complies with the application for a building permit, the Building and Housing Code, this Zoning Code, the Fire Prevention Code, and all applicable State or City regulations.
(5) Upon changes in the use of vacant land.
(6) Upon changes in the use of any nonconforming use.
(Ord. 96-61. Passed 4-21-97.)