A. Occupancy of the premises for less than thirty days shall not be deemed to interrupt the twelve months’ vacancy unless such occupancy is accomplished by actual operation of an automobile service station with normal and adequate inventories of motor vehicle fuel.

B. If prior to the twelve months’ vacancy limitation the owner shall desire to convert the building or property to another use such conversion must be approved by the city. Approval for such conversion may be obtained only after it is determined that the structure and/or proposed use is in conformance to all codes and regulations governing the proposed use. Proposed site arrangements including parking, landscaping, curb restoration, lighting, signing, etc., must conform to code stipulation.

C. Occupancy of the site, premises or building prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy from the department of community development shall be considered as violating this chapter. (Ord. 290-74 § 2, 1974; prior code § 10.10.030.)