Permits shall not be granted for the construction or substantial modification of any building or structure or for the moving of a building or structure onto a lot or for the change in use of any land, building, or structure if such construction, moving, modification, or change in use would be a violation of any of the provisions of this code, nor shall any sewer or water service line or electric or gas utilities be installed to service the premises if such use would be a violation of this code. Any license or permit issued by any official or employee of the town which would not be in conformance with the provisions of this code shall be null and void. Any use, arrangement, or construction that is not in conformance with plans, specifications, or other documents approved under the terms of this code shall be deemed a violation of this code.