A. No building, structure or sign requiring a permit or any part thereof shall be erected, added to or structurally altered, nor shall any excavation or grading be commenced until the required permits have been issued.

B. No building, structure or land shall be used; nor shall any building, structure or land be converted, wholly or in part to any other use, until all applicable and appropriate licenses, certificates and permits have been issued certifying compliance with the requirements of this title.

C. No permits inconsistent with the provisions of this title shall be issued unless accompanied by an approved variance.

D. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the necessary construction, replacement or maintenance by a public utility of its outside plant facilities, including such items as poles, crossarms, guys, wire, cable and drops. (Ord. 99-O-25 § 9.8, 1999)