It shall be unlawful to use or permit the use of any building, structure or premises, or part thereof, hereafter created, erected, changed, converted, altered or enlarged, wholly or partly in its use or structure, until a certificate permitting the occupancy thereof shall have been applied for and issued therefor by the Zoning Officer. Such certificate shall show that such building, structure or premises, or part thereof, are in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and all other ordinances of the Borough pertaining to buildings or a determination of the Planning Board acting as the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

A certificate of occupancy where new construction or change in ownership is involved shall bear the approval of various departments of the Borough government.

A temporary certificate of occupancy for a part of a building may be issued by the Zoning Officer.

All applications for certificates of occupancy shall be received by the Zoning Officer and shall be processed by the Zoning Officer within 10 days of receipt of such written application. Should the Zoning Officer fail to issue the requested certificate of occupancy or fail to return the rejected application with a list of required corrections to the applicant within this 10 day period, the certificate of occupancy shall be considered to be issued.

The Zoning Officer shall be responsible for carrying out all necessary liaisons with other Borough officials whose inspection and approval is required for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Upon written request from the applicant, the Zoning Officer shall issue a certificate of occupancy for any building or premises existing as of June 8, 1964, certifying, after inspection, the extent and kind of use made of the building or premises and whether such use conforms to the provisions of this chapter.

A certificate of occupancy shall not be required where the cost or value of new construction is less than $1,500, except as provided in Subsection c below.