A. After the building, or part thereof, has been completed, altered or enlarged or relocated, the owner or his or her agent shall obtain a certificate of occupancy for the proposed use before the same may be occupied or used. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Code Enforcement Officer only if he or she finds that the project is in compliance with this chapter, with any applicable site plan approval, and any other regulations of the City.

B. A certificate of occupancy shall also be required for any of the following:

(1) Increase in the number of dwelling units in a structure.
(2) Establishment of a home occupation in a residential district.
(3) Establishment of any professional office in connection with the residence of a professional person.
(4) Change in the use of a nonconforming use.
(5) Occupancy and use of vacant land, except for the raising of crops, or change in the use of land, except in the raising of crops.
(6) Any change in the use of a building from one category of use as set forth in § 280-11-9or the Table of Land Uses[1] to another category of use.
(7) Any change in the occupancy of nonresidential space.
 

C. In cases of use and occupancy of any building or part thereof during a period of construction or alteration, the Code Enforcement Officer may issue temporary certificates for periods not exceeding six (6) months. Temporary certificates of occupancy for single-family homes may be renewed for additional six (6)-month periods provided that the owner provides the Code Enforcement Officer with written evidence that progress is being made toward the completion of the home.