No land or structure shall be used or converted nor a building permit issued for the construction of a building or structure until a zoning certificate has been issued by the Director of Community Development or his designee. Failure to obtain a zoning certificate shall be a violation of this code. The certificate shall be issued only in conformity with the provisions of this code or the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals, if applicable. However, a temporary certificate may be issued when a delay in the planting of trees is warranted, as provided in Subsection 1158.01(d) and Paragraph 1161.02(h)(3) or a delay in the paving of parking and stacking spaces, drives or aisles is warranted, as provided in Subsection 1153.01(g).