See R.R.S. 1943, § 19-905.

In addition to the provisions of R.S.S. 1943, § 19-901, any person or persons seeking such an amendment, supplement, change, or modification of any zoning district, shall comply with the following:

9.02.01.

At the time that application for a change of zoning district or amendment to the zoning test is filed with the planning commission, there shall be deposited the sum set in article 4, section 4.21 as a fee to cover investigation, legal notices, or other expenses incidental to the determination of such matter.

9.02.02.

An application for a change of district to a light industrial district shall contain a minimum area of 10,000 square feet. The area, if more than one parcel of land is involved, shall be contiguous, exclusive of any streets or easements.

9.02.03.

The foregoing requirements in 9.02.02 shall not apply in the case of an extension of a light industrial district.

The provisions of this ordinance shall be administered and enforced by a zoning enforcement officer appointed by the city council, who shall have the power to make inspection of buildings or premises necessary to carry out his or her duties in the enforcement of this ordinance.

The following shall apply to all new construction and all applicable renovations and remodels within Syracuse's zoning jurisdiction:

9.04.01.

It shall be unlawful to commence the excavation for the construction of any building, or any accessory buildings, or to commence the moving or alteration of any buildings, including accessory buildings, until the building and zoning inspector has issued a building permit for such work.

9.04.02.

Issuance of a building permit. In applying to the building and zoning inspector for a building permit, the applicant shall submit a dimensioned sketch or a scale plan indicating the shape, size and height and location of all buildings to be erected, altered or moved and of any building already on the lot. He shall also state the existing and intended use of all such buildings, and supply such other information as may be required by the building and zoning inspector for determining whether the provisions of this ordinance are being observed. If the proposed excavation or construction as set forth in the application are in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance, and other ordinances of the city then in force, the building and zoning inspector shall issue a building permit for such excavation or construction. If a building permit is refused, the building and zoning inspector shall state such refusal in writing, with the cause, and shall immediately thereupon mail notice of such refusal to the applicant at the address indicated upon the application. The building and zoning inspector shall grant or deny the permit within a reasonable time from the date the application is submitted. The issuance of a permit shall, in no case, be construed as waiving any provisions of this ordinance. A building or zoning permit shall become void 12 months from the date of issuance unless substantial progress has been made by that date on the project described therein.

The new use of any land or structure, including the reuse of land or existing structure, shall require the owner and/or tenant to apply for a use permit at the City of Syracuse prior to any construction or establishment of said proposed use. The building and zoning inspector shall review the application and make a ruling as to the acceptability of the proposed use in the existing zoning district. The building and zoning inspector shall make one of the following determinations:

1.

If the proposed use is permitted and meets all the minimum requirements of the zoning district, then the building and zoning inspector shall approve the application;

2.

If the proposed use is not allowed and/or does not meet any and/or all of the minimum requirements then the building and zoning inspector shall deny the application, including a statement why the application was denied and how such denial may be reversed;

3.

If the proposed use is allowed by way of a conditional use permit, the building and zoning inspector shall notify the applicant of this matter and advise the applicant as to the proper procedure to be followed. The conditional use permit is subject to the provisions of article 6 of this ordinance.

In all cases, failure to comply to this section of the ordinance shall constitute noncompliance with the ordinance and is subject to all provisions of section 9.07 of this ordinance. In addition, failure to comply may result in the responsible party being forced to demolish any and all work that is not in compliance with this ordinance at no cost to the city.

No land or building or part thereof hereafter erected or altered in its use or structure shall be used until the building and zoning inspector shall have issued a certificate of occupancy stating that such land, building or part thereof, and the proposed use thereof, are found to be in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance. Within three days after notification that a building or premises is ready for occupancy or use, it shall be the duty of the building and zoning inspector to make a final inspection thereof and to issue a certificate of occupancy if the land, building, or part thereof and the proposed use thereof are found to conform with the provisions of this ordinance, or, if such certification is refused, to state refusal in writing, with the cause, and immediately thereupon mail notice of such refusal to the applicant at the address indicated upon the application.

Pursuant to R.R.S. 1943, § 19-913, the owner or agent of a building or premises in or upon which a violation of any provisions of this ordinance has been committed or shall exist or lessee or tenant of an entire building or entire premises in or upon which violation has been committed or shall exist, or the agent, architect, building contractor or any other person who commits, takes part or assists in any violation or who maintains any building or premises in or upon which such violation shall exist, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 for any one offense. Each day of non-compliance with the terms of this ordinance shall constitute a separate offense.

Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.

In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of R.R.S. 1943, §§ 19-901—19-914, or this ordinance, or any regulation made pursuant to said sections, the appropriate authorities of the city may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct, or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.