A. Certificate Required:
1. Use Or Occupancy: It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part thereof hereafter created, erected, changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of zoning compliance shall have been issued therefor by the administrative official stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this Title.
2. Nonconforming Structure Or Use: No nonconforming structure or use shall be maintained, renewed, changed, or extended until a certificate of zoning compliance shall have been issued by the administrative official. The certificate of zoning compliance shall state specifically how the nonconforming use differs from the provisions of this Title; provided, that upon enactment of this Title, owners or occupants of nonconforming uses or structures shall have three (3) months to apply for certificates of zoning compliance. Failure to make such application within three (3) months shall be presumptive evidence that the property was a nonconforming use at the time of enactment or amendment of this Title.
B. Application For Certificate: No permit for erection, alteration, moving, or repair of any building shall be issued until an application has been made for a certificate of zoning compliance, and the certificate shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of this Title upon completion of the work.
C. Temporary Certificate: A temporary certificate of zoning compliance may be issued by the administrative official for a period not exceeding six (6) months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion; provided, that such temporary certificate may include such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the public.
D. Maintain Records: The administrative official shall maintain a record of all certificates of zoning compliance, and a copy shall be furnished upon request to any person.
E. Failure To Obtain Certificate: Failure to obtain a certificate of zoning compliance shall be a violation of this Title and punishable under Section 10-2-5 of this Chapter. (Ord. 1985-03, 4-16-1985)