§ 23-213. Certificate of use.

a. A certificate of use issued by the administrative official is required before a newly erected or altered structure, including parking areas, is occupied or used. A survey showing the finished floor elevations and locations of all structures on the lot is required. The administrative official shall issue a certificate of use when work is substantially complete and in accordance with the approved plans and with the provisions of these land development regulations.

b. A certificate of use is required prior to the occupancy or use of a structure when the type of use is changed even though no structure was erected or altered. A change from one use classification to another as listed on Table 23-421 "Permitted Uses and Special Exception Uses in Standard Zoning Districts" shall constitute a change of use. The administrative official shall issue a certificate of use if all the provisions of these land development regulations and other applicable ordinances are complied with, including:

1. Requirements for site plan approval per section 23-222

2. Concurrency requirements of article VII, div. 1 of this chapter for assessment of impacts upon roadways, sewer and water facilities, drainage or recreation facilities;

3. Review by the development review committee for compliance with building and fire codes;

4. Assessment of impact fees, if applicable, per article VII, div. 4.

c. A certificate of use is required for the addition of certain accessory uses as stated in article V, accessory uses and structures.

d. For new buildings, a survey of the property showing the location of all structures on the lot and the finished elevations of principal buildings shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a certificate of use. For multi-family and non-residential projects, a master survey may be updated upon the completion of each building or unit, as applicable.