Part 13 — Permit - Licenses

Lakewood Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Lakewood

§ 9430. Certificate of Occupancy Permit.

To assure compliance with the parking requirements and all other provisions of this Chapter, a Certificate of Occupancy shall be obtained from the Building Department before:

  • A. Any new building be initially occupied or used;

  • B. Any existing building be altered or a change of type or class of use be made; and

  • C. A change of use of any unimproved premises be made.

§ 9431. No Conflicting Licenses or Permits Shall Be Issued.

All departments, officials, or public employees vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses where required by law shall conform to the provisions of this Chapter. No such license or permit for uses, buildings, or purposes where the same would be in conflict with the provisions of this Chapter shall be issued. Any such license or permit, if issued in conflict with the provisions hereof, shall be null and void.