The following provisions are intended to ensure that any initiation or reestablishment of a legally permitted use within a legally established (or a legal nonconforming) structure shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

No vacant, relocated, altered, repaired, or hereafter erected structure shall be occupied, or no change in use of land or structure(s) shall be inaugurated until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the department. An application for the permit shall be on a form prescribed by the director and shall be filed with the department pursuant to chapter 9.55 (Applications and Fees).

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

(a)

A certificate of occupancy for a structure which is to be relocated, remodeled, or erected shall be filed at least 30 days prior to the intended occupancy.

(b)

A certificate of occupancy for the use of vacant land or structure(s) or a change in occupancy shall be filed at least 30 days prior to the inauguration of the intended use.

(c)

A certificate of occupancy for a change of ownership shall be filed prior to reopening under the new ownership.

(d)

A certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the department subject to the conditions imposed on the use, provided that a deposit is filed with the department prior to the issuance of the certificate. The deposit or security shall guarantee the faithful performance and completion of all terms, conditions, and performance standards imposed on the intended use. The form of the deposit or security shall be subject to the approval of the director. The deposit or security shall be returned to the depositor within ten days following a determination by the director that all of the terms, conditions, and performance standards have been met.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)