A.

Required: It shall be 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, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued therefor by the building official in consultation with the director, stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this title and with all conditional provisions that may have been imposed.

B.

Temporary certificate of occupancy: A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the director for a period not exceeding six (6) months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion.

C.

Change in occupancy. A change in the use of a building or a portion of the building that results in a change of occupancy classification, a change from one group to another group within an occupancy classification or any change in use within a group for which there is a change in application of the requirement of International Building Code. To make this change, an inspection is required to verify the structure, or space meets all life and safety requirements for the occupancy classification.

(Ord. No. 2024-06, § 2, 4-16-2024; Ord. No. 2025-14, § 2, 5-6-2025)

The director shall maintain a record of all zoning permits and certificates of occupancy and copies shall be furnished upon request to any person.

(Ord. No. 2024-06, § 2, 4-16-2024; Ord. No. 2025-14, § 2, 5-6-2025)

Failure to obtain a zoning permit or certificate of occupancy shall be a violation of this title.

(Ord. No. 2024-06, § 2, 4-16-2024; Ord. No. 2025-14, § 2, 5-6-2025)

Zoning permits or certificates of occupancy issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the director authorize only the use and arrangement, set forth in such approved plans and applications or amendments thereto, and no other use, arrangement or construction. Use, arrangement or construction contrary to that authorized shall be deemed a violation of this title.

(Ord. No. 2024-06, § 2, 4-16-2024; Ord. No. 2025-14, § 2, 5-6-2025)