(A)   A permit as required by the building code and other applicable codes and ordinances of the city for excavation, erection, addition, or alteration of any building or structure or land improvement when no buildings or structures are involved shall not be issued until the building inspector certifies on such permit that there is conformance with the regulations of this title.

   (B)   When applicable for a specific use, the city council shall require that an application for a zoning certificate and certificate of occupancy shall have affixed to it a statement from a professional engineer, registered in the state of Illinois certifying the levels of noise, vibration, smoke, and particulate matter, toxic and noxious matter, odorous matter, glare and heat and the maximum quantities of flammable materials and other materials or products that decompose by detonation to be stored or utilized on the premises in the operation of the use for which the zoning certificate and the certificate of occupancy is being requested and that there is compliance with all regulations of this title.

   (C)   Within fifteen (15) days after the date of an application for a zoning certificate which requires a statement from a professional engineer as set forth in subsection (B) of this section, the building inspector, after receiving the approval of the city council, shall issue a zoning certificate. However, when in the opinion of the city council, the operation of the use for which a zoning certificate is requested would not in fact further the intent and purpose of this title, the building inspector may delay action for approval or denial of a zoning certificate for a period of not more than thirty (30) days from the date of application. The building inspector shall approve or deny such an application only after receiving a report relative thereto from a professional engineer or testing laboratory retained by the city and after approval by the city council. (1977 Code)

   (A)   No change in the use or occupancy of the land, nor any change of use or occupancy in an existing building, other than a conforming dwelling, shall be made, nor shall any new building or structure be occupied or used for any purpose until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the building inspector.

   (B)   An application for a certificate of occupancy shall be filed at the time of filing an application for a permit as set forth in subsection (A) of this section. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued only after the building inspector has made a final inspection of the building, structure or land improvement for which a permit was issued and finds that there is also compliance with all applicable regulations of this title.

   (C)   The building inspector may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of a portion of the building, structure, or land improvement that is completed in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the city and the remaining portion is in the process of completion. Such temporary certificate of occupancy shall be for a period not to exceed six (6) months from the date of its issuance and, if required, for an extension of not more than a total of three (3) additional months.

   (D)   A certificate of occupancy shall also be required for the continuation of all nonconforming uses of land, buildings, or structures created by the passage of this title. Application for such certificate of occupancy for nonconforming uses shall be filed with the building inspector by the owner or lessee of the land or building occupied by such nonconforming use within one year from the effective date of this title. It shall be the duty of the building inspector to issue a certificate of occupancy for a nonconforming use.

   (E)   A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the building inspector, and copies shall be furnished on request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in land or in a building affected by such certificates of occupancy. A fee of one dollar ($1.00) shall be paid for each copy thereof, except no fee shall be charged for certificate of occupancy as required in subsection (D) of this section. (1977 Code)

   (A)   Each application for a zoning certificate shall be accompanied by a plat, drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size, shape and location on the lot, of uses of land where no buildings or structures are involved, and such other information as may be required to provide for the enforcement of this title. A record of applications and plats shall be kept in the office of the building inspector.

   (B)   It shall be the applicant's responsibility to locate any permanent lot markers as may be required by the building official for the enforcement of this title. A minimum of two (2) lot markers shall be required by the building official to satisfy this section.

The building inspector of the city, or other officials that have been or shall be duly appointed by the city council shall enforce this title and in addition thereto, and in furtherance of said authority, shall:

   (A)   Certify on permits issued under the building code and other applicable codes and ordinances of the city that there is conformance with the regulations of this title;

   (B)   Issue all certificates of occupancy and make and maintain records thereof;

   (C)   Conduct inspections of building, structures, and uses of land to determine compliance with the terms of this title;

   (D)   Maintain permanent and current records of this title, including, but not limited to, all maps, amendments, special uses, variations, appeals, and applications therefor, and designate on the zoning district map each amendment, and special uses; (1977 Code)

   (E)   Initiate, direct, and review from time to time, a study of the provisions of this title and submit written reports of his recommendation relative to proposed amendments of this title to the planning and zoning board not less frequently than once each year; and

   (F)   Provide such clerical and technical assistance as may be required by the planning and zoning board in the exercise of its duties. (1977 Code; amd. Ord. 2158, 4-26-2016)

   (A)   Authority: The regulations imposed and the districts created under the authority of this title may be amended, from time to time, by ordinance in accordance with applicable Illinois statutes. An amendment shall be granted or denied by the city council only after public hearing before the planning and zoning board and a report of its finding and recommendations has been submitted to the city council.

   (B)   Initiation Of Amendment: Amendments may be proposed by the city council, by the planning and zoning board or by any resident of or owner of property in the city.

   (C)   Processing: An application for an amendment shall be filed with the enforcing officer and thereafter referred to the planning and zoning board with a request to hold a public hearing and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the city council in accordance with applicable Illinois statutes.

   (D)   Decision: The city council, upon report of the planning and zoning board and without further public hearing, may grant or deny any proposed amendment in accordance with applicable Illinois statutes, or may refer it back to the planning and zoning board. (1977 Code; amd. Ord. 2158, 4-26-2016)

   (E)   Processing Fee: The applicant shall submit, in advance, for each application for amendment to the zoning text or zoning map the sum of one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) processing fee. (Ord. 1741, 9-9-2003)

   (F)   Notice Of Public Hearings: In addition to those publication requirements of the Illinois state statutes, the city, the planning and zoning board shall cause the notice of public hearing to be mailed to the property owners who are adjoining and/or adjacent to the property which is the subject of the proposed variation or amendment. However, failure to give such notice shall not invalidate the proceedings. (Ord. 1506, 8-23-1994; amd. Ord. 2158, 4-26-2016)

The penalty prescribed for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or for any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, shall be as set out in section 1-4-1 of this code. (1977 Code)