(A) General. It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or parcel, or part thereof hereafter developed until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued therefor by the Building Inspector stating the proposed use conforms to the requirements of this title Changes in the character, use of existing structure of a building shall also require such a certificate of occupancy be issued. Any lawful conditions of occupancy shall be attached to or referred to on the certificate.
(B) Applications and records. A certificate of occupancy should be applied for coincident with an application for a building permit from the City Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall issue the certificate within five days after inspection indicates satisfactory compliance with this title. A temporary certificate may be issued for a period not to exceed six months during alteration or partial occupancy of a building, or pending its completion. The Administrator shall maintain records of all certificates of occupancy and a copy shall be furnished upon request to any person. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises; and shall not be removed except by the Building Inspector.
(C) Flood Hazard District. In the Flood Hazard District, the applicant shall be required to submit certification by a registered engineer or architect that the finished fill or building elevation, flood proofing or other flood protection measures were accomplished in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance. A registered land surveyor may certify fill and building excavations.
('69 Code, § 7-25.10) Penalty, see § 155.999