(a) Certificate of Occupancy.
(1) It shall be unlawful to use, occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part hereafter 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 by the Zoning Administrator stating that the proposed use of the building or land complies with the provisions of this ordinance.
(2) No nonconforming structure or use shall be maintained, renewed, changed, or extended until a Certificate of Occupancy shall have been issued by the Zoning Administrator. The Certificate shall state specifically how the nonconforming use differs from the provisions of this ordinance provided that upon enactment or amendment of this ordinance, owners or occupants of nonconforming uses or structures shall have 6 months to apply for certificates. Failure to make such application within 6 months shall be presumptive evidence that the property was a conforming use at the time of enactment of this ordinance.
(3) A record of all Certificates of Occupancy issued shall be dept on file in the office of the Zoning Administrator, and copies shall be furnished on request to persons having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building or land involved.
(b) Application Procedure. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued after verification of the erection, move, or structural alteration of any building or change in use of any premises shall have been competed in conforming with the provisions of this ordinance.
(c) Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued by the Zoning Administrator for a period not exceeding 6 months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending the completion, or for bazaars, carnivals and such provided that such temporary permit may require such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the general public.
(d) Failure to Obtain Certificate of Occupancy. Failure to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy shall be a violation of this ordinance and punishable under Section 1163.99.