An Occupancy Permit shall be obtained from the Zoning Administrator certifying that the proposed use or occupancy complies with all provisions of the Zoning Code. For residential structures, the Zoning Permit shall also serve as the Occupancy Permit. This Occupancy permit is for zoning purposes only; an applicant may be required to obtain a "certificate of occupancy" from the City's designated building inspections operations. An Occupancy Permit shall be required in the following cases:
(a) Prior to the occupancy or use of a newly erected building or structure.
(b) Prior to the occupancy or use of a substantially reconstructed or enlarged building or structure.
(c) Prior to the occupancy or use of an existing building or structure that was not previously occupied.
(d) Prior to the occupancy or use whenever the use of a given space changes to another use or business.
(e) Prior to the occupancy or use whenever an occupancy is discontinued for more than thirty (30) days and is later re-established.
(f) Prior to the occupancy or use of existing vacant land.
The planning division of the Engineering Department shall maintain a record of all Occupancy Permits issued. Failure to obtain an Occupancy Permit shall be a violation of this Zoning Code and punishable under the provisions contained herein.