(a) Before the issuance of
any building permit for the construction, alteration or change of use of any building,
structure or premises, application shall be made to the zoning administrator for a zoning
certificate. The certificate may be combined with such other forms as are required by the
administrator and shall certify that the use, construction, or alteration proposed is
permitted in accordance with the terms of this chapter and any conditions which may apply
to the property as a result of a zoning or use permit action. No zoning certificate or
building permit shall be issued for a property which does not qualify as a lot of record.
(b) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any
construction, alteration or change of use, application shall be made to the zoning
administrator for a certificate of zoning compliance which shall certify that any required
plans have been fully and faithfully implemented on the site.
(c) The failure to obtain a zoning certificate or certificate
of zoning compliance prior to establishing a use on property shall be a violation of this
chapter.