In the MF, S, L, H, I zoning districts and all non-residential uses located in all zoning districts, it shall be unlawful to use, occupy, or reoccupy or permit the use, occupancy, or reoccupancy 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 Occupancy has been issued by the Administrative Official stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this ordinance. In addition, no change in occupancy of a building, part of a building or land shall be made until after the enforcing officer shall have issued a certificate of occupancy

(1)

In the S, L, H, I zoning districts and all non-residential uses located in all zoning districts, a change in the ownership or name change shall require the issuance of a new certificate of occupancy.

(2)

In the S, L, H, I zoning districts and all non-residential uses located in all zoning districts, any building or structure which is leased or subleased, in separate lease-units, must have a certificate of occupancy issued to such separate lease-unit.

(3)

No nonconforming structure or use shall be maintained, renewed, changed, or extended until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Administrative Official. The Certificate of Occupancy shall state specifically where the nonconforming use differs from the provisions of this Ordinance, provided that upon enactment or amendment of this ordinance owners or occupants of nonconforming uses or structures shall have three (3) months to apply for Certificates of Occupancy. Failure to make such application within three (3) months shall be presumptive evidence that the property was in conforming use at the time of enactment or amendment of this Ordinance.

(4)

No permit for erection, alteration, moving, or repair of any building shall be issued until an application has been made for a Certificate of Occupancy and the certificate shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance upon completion of the work.

(5)

A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued by the Administrative Official for a period not exceeding three (3) months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion, provided that such temporary certificate may require such conditions and safeguards to protect the safety of the occupants and the public.

(6)

The Administrative Official shall maintain a record of all Certificates of Occupancy, and copies shall be furnished upon request to any person.

(7)

Failure to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy shall be a violation of this Ordinance and punishable under Section 6.9 B, Complaints Regarding Violations, of this Ordinance.

(8)

The Administrative Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy, and said certificate shall be required before any person, persons, corporation, association, etc., shall commence operation of any business within any classification under this Ordinance, whether same is within said zoning permitted or be by nonconforming use. Prior to the issuance of said certificate, said person, persons, corporation, association, etc., shall file an application in writing with the Building Official setting forth the purpose of use of the premises party responsible, and fee simple owner of said premises and shall charge a fee as established by the City Council by resolution. Said certificates will be issued only after the Administrative Official is satisfied that the occupancy will not be detrimental to the welfare of the general public.