No structure, other than a dwelling or a multiple-family dwelling erected, moved, altered, or enlarged after March 6, 1958, shall be occupied or used, and no change of occupancy shall be made and no site occupied or used except for agriculture or horticulture, not including nurseries or the raising of animals or fowl after March 6, 1958, until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the building and planning department.

(Prior code § 10-2.3101)

Applications for certificates of occupancy shall be filed with the building and planning department prior to the erection, moving, alteration, or enlargement of any structure and prior to the commencement of a new use or a change in use of any structure or site.

(Prior code § 10-2.3102)

The building and planning department shall issue a certificate of occupancy within five days after it has received written notice that the structure or site is ready for occupancy or use, has inspected the structure or site, and has found that it conforms to the applicable provisions of this chapter.

(Prior code § 10-2.3103)