The Zoning Officer shall be responsible for the proper registration of premises occupied by a lawful nonconforming use, lot, building or structure existing after the effective date of this Part and issuance of a certificate of nonconformance, which shall be for the purpose of ensuring to the owner the right to continue such nonconformity in accordance with the provisions of Part 7. It is the property owner’s responsibility to provide a completed application for a certificate of nonconformance, evidence that the nonconformity was existing prior to February 1, 1971 to present and documentation of the existence of the nonconformity prior to February 1, 1971 to present to the Zoning Officer to assist in the identification and registration of nonconforming uses, lots, buildings or structures they are accountable for. A certificate of nonconformance shall be required when a nonconforming use, structure or building is proposed or changed to another nonconforming use, expanded or repaired prior to the issuance of a building or zoning permit.
(Ord. 588, 12/13/2010)