Before occupancy, use or change of use, a certificate of occupancy or completion shall be required upon substantial completion for any of the following:

   (A)   Occupancy and use of a building erected or structurally altered.

   (B)   Change in use of an existing building to a use of a different classification.

   (C)   Occupancy and use of vacant land.

   (D)   Change in the use of land to a use of a different classification.

   (E)   Any change in the use of a conforming use.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009) Penalty, see § 155.999

   Written application for a certificate of occupancy for a new building or for an existing building that is to be altered shall be made at the same time as the application for the building permit for such building. This certificate shall be issued within three working days after a written request for a certificate has been made to the Building Official or his or her agent after the erection or alteration of such building or part thereof has been completed in conformity with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009) Penalty, see § 155.999

   Written application for a certificate of occupancy for the use of vacant land, or for a change in the use of land or a building, shall be made to the Building Official. If the proposed use is in conformity with the provisions of this division, the certificate of occupancy therefore shall be issued within ten working days after the application for the certificate has been made.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009) Penalty, see § 155.999

   Every certificate of occupancy shall state that the building or the proposed use of a building or land complies with ail provisions of law. A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official or his or her agent, and copies shall be furnished on request to any person having proprietary or tenancy interests in the building or land affected.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009)