(a) A certificate of approval is a certificate issued by the Building Commissioner for uses or premises when the same comply or are constructed in accordance with this Zoning Code, the Fire Prevention Code, the Building and Housing Code or other applicable law, variance or special use permit of the Board of Zoning Appeals and/or Council, or by order of competent jurisdiction.
(b) A certificate of approval may be applied for a building, use of land or occupancy, and shall be issued by the Building Commissioner within ten days after receipt of request provided compliance is made as stated in subsection (a) hereof. If requested coincidental with the application for a building or occupancy permit, then such certificate shall be issued within ten days after completion of the premises in conformity with this Zoning Code and the Building and Housing Code and Fire Prevention Codes.
(c) A fee for completely vacant land use, for single and two-family properties and for all other uses, shall be paid to the City with the application for a certificate of approval, as required by Section 1152.09.
(Ord. 96-61. Passed 4-21-97.)