A zoning permit shall be issued by the Zoning Officer before the issuance of either a Certificate of Occupancy to a new occupant of an existing building or portion of an existing building, or before the issuance of a building permit.

The fee for a residential zoning permit shall be thirty-five ($35.00) dollars per living unit reviewed and shall be payable in advance at the time of application. The fee for a commercial zoning permit shall be seventy-five ($75.00) dollars and shall be payable in advance of the zoning review.