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Oak Hill City Zoning Code

Sec. 14-155

Issuance of use and occupancy permit.

The following shall apply in the issuance of any use and occupancy permit.

(a)

Permits not to be issued: No use and occupancy permit shall be issued for any building, structure or part for the use of any land which is not in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

(b)

Permits for new use of land: Any new use of vacant land or different use of an existing use of land shall first obtain a use and occupancy permit for the new or different use.

(c)

Use and occupancy permits for existing buildings: Use and occupancy permits may be issued for existing buildings, structures or parts thereof, or existing uses of land, if after inspection it is found that such buildings, structures or parts thereof, or such use of land, are in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance.

(d)

Temporary use and occupancy permits: Nothing in this ordinance shall prevent the issuance of a temporary use and occupancy permit for a portion of a building or structure in process of erection or alteration, provided that such temporary permit shall not be effective for a time period in excess of six (6) months, and provided further that such portion of the building, structure, or premises is in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance.

(e)

Permits for accessory structures: Structures accessory to primary structures shall require separate permits unless included in the use and occupancy permits for the respective dwelling when shown on the site plan and when constructed at the same time as such dwelling. (Ord. No. 12-16, Jan. 2013)