7-8 CERTIFICATES OF ZONING COMPLIANCE FOR NEW, ALTERED, OR NON-CONFORMING USES

1. It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part thereof hereafter created, erected, changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use of structure until a certificate of zoning compliance shall have been issued therefor by the Administrator stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this Ordinance. 2. No non-conforming structure or use shall be maintained, renewed, changed, or extended until a certificate of zoning compliance shall have been issued by the Administrator. The certificate of zoning compliance shall state specifically wherein the non-conforming use differs from the provisions of this Ordinance, provided that upon enactment or amendment of this Ordinance, owners or occupants of non-conforming uses of structures shall have three months to apply for certificates of zoning compliance. Failure to make such application within three months shall be presumptive evidence that the property was in conforming use at the time of enactment of amendment of this Ordinance. 3. No permit for erection, alteration, moving, or repair of any building shall be issued until an application has been made for a certificate of zoning compliance, and the certificate shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance upon completion of the work. 4. A temporary certificate of zoning compliance may be issued by the Administrator for a period not exceeding six months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion provided that such temporary certificate may include such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the public. The Administrator shall maintain a record of all certificates of zoning compliance, and a copy shall be furnished upon request to any person. Failure to obtain a certificate of zoning compliance shall be a violation of this Ordinance and punishable under Section 1-11 of this Ordinance.