(A) It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or premises without a certificate of occupancy. An application for an improvement location permit shall, without an additional fee, include and be deemed an application for a certificate of occupancy.
(B) A certificate of occupancy shall be obtained before any person may:
(1) Occupy or use any vacant land;
(2) Occupy or use any structure hereafter constructed, reconstructed, moved, enlarged or structurally altered;
(3) Change the use of a structure or land to a different use; or
(4) Renew, change or extend a non-conforming use.
(2004 Code, § 3-404)