1. It is 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, or converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of zoning compliance shall have been issued by the administrative official stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of these zoning regulations.
2. 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 wherein the nonconforming use differs from the provisions of these zoning regulations; provided, upon enactment or amendment of these zoning regulations, owners or occupants of nonconforming uses or structures shall have one year to apply for certificates of zoning compliance. Failure to make such application within one year shall be presumptive evidence that the property was in conforming use at the time of enactment or amendment of these zoning regulations.
3. Certificates of zoning compliance shall be applied for coincidentally with the application for a building permit, and shall be issued within 10 days after the lawful erection or alteration of the building is completed in conformity with the provisions of these zoning regulations.
4. A temporary certificate of zoning compliance may be issued by the administrative official for a period not exceeding six months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion; provided, such temporary certificate may require such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the public.
5. The administrative official shall maintain a record of all certificates of zoning compliance, and copies shall be furnished upon request to any person.
6. Failure to obtain a certificate of zoning compliance shall be a violation of these zoning regulations.
7. Fees for certificates shall be established by resolution of the City Council.