(A) Certificate of occupancy required. No change in the use or occupancy of any existing building (except for an existing single-family dwelling) may be made, nor may any new building or dwelling be occupied for any purpose until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Zoning Administrator and the Building Official. Every certificate of occupancy must state that the new occupancy complies with all provisions of the ordinance.
(B) Records. A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official.
(C) Notification of legal nonconformity. The Zoning Administrator may make inspections to identify lawful nonconforming uses; to notify in writing the owner(s) and/or occupant(s) that the building or land they occupy is a lawful nonconforming use; and if so determined to advise them of their right to continue the lawful nonconforming use and the conditions thereof or that their use is in violation of the chapter; and/or upon application, to issue a zoning clearance for the lawful nonconforming use.
(Ord. passed 4-12-2016)