This chapter shall be enforced by the Zoning Officer appointed by Borough Council. It shall be his or her duty to:

A permit shall be required prior to the erection or alteration of any building, structure, or portion thereof; prior to the use or change in use of a building or land; and prior to the change or extension of a nonconforming use.

Application for permits shall be made to the Borough on such forms as may be furnished by the Borough. Each application shall contain all information necessary to ascertain whether the proposed erection, alteration, use, or change in use complies with the provisions of this chapter.

No building or use permit shall be issued until the Zoning Officer has certified that the proposed building or alteration and the proposed use of the property complies with all the provisions of this chapter.

After the date of adoption of the Zoning Map and of this chapter, with any changes or amendments thereto, no building or premises or any part thereof shall be used or maintained for any purpose other than a use permitted by this chapter, with any changes or amendments thereto; and no building shall be erected, enlarged, or maintained except in conformity with the regulations prescribed by this chapter, with any changes or amendments thereto, for the district in which the building is located. Existing nonconforming uses and nonconforming buildings are exempt from these provisions to the extent provided in Article XVIII.