A certificate of occupancy issued by the zoning administrator is required in advance of occupancy or use of:

(1)

Commercial, public assembly, and industrial building; and

(2)

Any building or premises where a change in the type of occupancy or use will occur.

(Code 1958, § 24-18.03; Code 1991, § 22-356)

Upon payment of any required fees, the zoning administrator shall sign and issue a certificate of occupancy if the proposed use of land or building as stated on the certificate of occupancy is signed thereto by the owner or the owner's appointed agent and is found to conform to the applicable provisions of this article, and if the building, as finally constructed, complies with the sketch or plan submitted and approved for the building permit. One copy of all certificates of occupancy issued which contain a statement of the intended use of the applicable property, floor loads, and other pertinent information, signed by the owner or the owner's agent, shall be kept on file in the office of the zoning administrator.

(Code 1958, § 24-18.04; Code 1991, § 22-357)

A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued unless the proposed use of a building or land conforms to the applicable provisions of this article, and the structure conforms with the applicable provisions of the building code and complies with the sketches or plans submitted for obtaining the building permit.

(Code 1958, § 24-18.05; Code 1991, § 22-358)