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NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Sectionl. Section 33-8 is hereby amended as follows: (a) No struetme shall be ased or occ\:lfJied or allY existing ase emarged, or ~' Flew ase made of any land, body of water, or stmetar-e, withoat first obtainiFlg a certificate of ase and occupancy therefor from the Department. (b) In the eyeBt there is a qaestion as to the legality of a use, the Director may require affidavits and such other information he may deem appropriate or necessary to establish the legality of the use, before a certificate of use and occupancy will be issued. Section 1-1 This Ordinance shall be entitled "Certificate of Use". Section 1-2 Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Business means and includes all vocations, occupations, professions, enterprises establishments, and all activities and matters, together with all devices, machines, vehicles and appurtenances used therein, any of which are conducted for private profit or benefit, either directly or indirectly, on or from any premises in the City; "Business" does not include the customary activities of religious, charitable, non-profit service clubs and organizations, or educational nonprofit institutions as those terms are defined in Chapter 205, F.S. (1995). Certificate of Occupancy is a document issued by the City Building Official certifying that he/she reasonably believes a building, or part thereof, and its occupancy to be in compliance with the minimum standards of safety, as set forth in the South Florida Building Code, prior to the buildings occupancy and after its inspection and that said building is in conformity with all other applicable laws and regulations. Certificate of Use is a document issued by the Director of Zoning of the Building Planning and Zoning Department officially approving the zoning use classification of any business within any approved structure or building or unit therein, prior to its occupancy and after inspection of the premises and proof of compliance with all the requirements of the City Code of Ordinances and all other applicable laws and regulations. Department. The word "Department" shall mean the Building, Planning and Zoning Department. Director. The word "Director" shall mean the director of Zoning or hislher designee. 02000- Certificates of Use 2