A. Requirements. A use and occupancy permit shall be required prior to any person using or occupying any building or other structure or land. A use and occupancy permit shall be required prior to the commencement of any of the following:
(1) Use and occupancy of any building or other structure erected, altered or enlarged for which a building permit is required;
(2) Change in use of any building or structure;
(3) Use of land or change in the use, except the placing of vacant land under cultivation;
(4) Change in use or extension of a nonconforming use.
B. Application. All applications for use and occupancy permits shall be made in writing on forms furnished by the Township and shall be accompanied with the following information:
(1) Existing and proposed use of the building, structure or lot;
(2) Date of work completion for any erection, alteration or enlargement which a building permit is required;
(3) Evidence of receiving special exception or variance grants for the proposed use, if applicable.
C. Issuance. Prior to the issuance of any use and occupancy permit, the proposed use must be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and such compliance is determined by the Zoning Officer. In reviewing an application for a use and occupancy permit, the Zoning Officer shall inspect the premises. Pending completion of a building or of alterations thereto, a temporary use and occupancy permit may be issued by the Zoning Officer, provided that such temporary occupancy will not tend in any way to jeopardize life or property. Temporary occupancy shall not be for more than 10 consecutive days.
