(a) Required. It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part thereof thereafter created, erected, changed, converted or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure, until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued therefor by the Zoning Inspector, stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this Zoning Code.
(b) Application. Every application for a building permit or zoning authorization shall be deemed to be an application for an occupancy certificate. Every application for an occupancy certificate for a new use of land when no building permit is required shall be made directly to the Zoning Inspector.
(c) Issuance. The occupancy certificate shall be issued or written notice shall be given to the applicant stating the reasons why a certificate cannot be issued, not later than 14 days after the Zoning Inspector is notified in writing that the building or premises are ready for occupancy.
(Ord. 2712. Passed 8-1-78.)