Where uncertainty exists as to boundaries of any zone shown upon the official zone map of the city, or any part thereof or any amendment thereof, such uncertainty shall be resolved pursuant to Section 17.12.030.

(Prior code § 9600)

Areas annexed to the city shall be classified in an appropriate zone by the city council in the manner specified by the provisions of Section 65800 et seq., of the Government Code.

(Prior code § 9601)

If an ambiguity shall be found with reference to these regulations, including but not limited to the appropriate zone classification of a particular use, the commission shall consider the matter and shall recommend to the city council the appropriate clarification of such ambiguity. When such a commission recommendation has been approved by the city council, the same shall be deemed to be in force and effect and shall govern the interpretation of the affected provisions hereof, to which the same relates, until such time as an appropriate amendment hereto has been duly adopted.

(Prior code § 9602)

A.

Application to C and M Zones. No person shall use, for any purpose, any "C" zoned or "M" zoned lot, building or structure located hereon nor shall the owner of any such lot allow such use, unless and until the building inspector issues, for such use, a certificate of occupancy, indicating the same complies with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the provisions hereof.

B.

Application to R-Zoned Lots. The provisions of subsection A of this section shall apply to "R" zoned lots, and buildings and structures located thereon, but only as to newly constructed or reconstructed buildings and/or structures; such certificates of occupancy shall not be required for changes in occupancy on such lot, so long as such occupancy is limited to residential use.

C.

Action of Building Inspector. Where the building inspector refuses the issuance of such a certificate, he shall give the applicant written notice thereof; his decision shall be subject to an appeal in the time and manner provided in Section 17.12.060.

D.

Temporary Certificate. Temporary certificates of occupancy may be issued, in the discretion of the building inspector, where a portion of a building under construction may be safely occupied.

(Prior code § 9603)

No building permit required pursuant to the city's building regulations, or a certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any building, structure or use which has been erected, constructed, maintained or utilized in violation of any provision hereof, or any other applicable law. Any such permit or certificate issued erroneously for a use, building, or structure which does not comply with such laws, shall, for all purposes, be null, void and of no effect.

(Prior code § 9604)

A.

It shall be the duty of the director, where reasonably necessary, to interpret the provisions of this title to assure adherence to the city council's purpose and intent in adopting the provisions contained in this title. All such interpretations shall be reduced to written form, and shall be permanently maintained by the director.

B.

Any person who is aggrieved by such an interpretation by the director may, in writing, request that such interpretation be reviewed by the planning commission; if the planning commission's determination is not satisfactory to either the director or such person, either or both may request the city council to review the same. Upon receipt of such a request, the city council shall review the interpretation as made, and shall approve, modify or disapprove the same. The decision of the city council shall be final and conclusive.

C.

Actions taken pursuant to this section shall include, but not limited to, the designation of the front and rear lot lines of a through lot.

(Prior code § 9605)

Any use, building or structure to which the provisions of this chapter apply, which does not comply with the said provisions, shall be deemed to be a public nuisance.

(Prior code § 9606)

Fees shall be paid upon the filing of an application as set forth in the current city fee schedule as adopted by the city council.

(Ord. 1139 § 1(A), 1997: Ord. 917 § 3, 1974: prior code § 9623)