Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for Existing Buildings

Step 1: Change in Tenant

Is there a Change in Tenant?

• Yes: Proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Zoning Clearance

Is Zoning Clearance obtained?

• Yes: Proceed to Step 3.
• No: Apply for a Conditional Use Permit.
  • If Conditional Use Permit is Approved (Yes): Proceed to Step 3.
  • If Conditional Use Permit is Denied (No): Not Allowed.

Step 3: Change in Occupancy

Is there a Change in Occupancy?

• Yes: Proceed to Section A: Change in Occupancy Requirements.
• No: Proceed to Section B: No Change in Occupancy Requirements.

Section A: Change in Occupancy Requirements

Is there Work Requiring Permits?

• Yes: Obtain a Building Permit.
  • Requirements: Plans, Plan Check, Inspections.
  • Result: T/I C of O at Final. Proceed to Issue C of O.
• No: Conduct C of O Inspection.
  • Requirements: Plans, Building & Fire Inspection Report.
  • Does the inspection result in Work Requiring Permit?
    • Yes: Obtain a Building Permit (Plans, Plan Check, Inspections). Proceed to Issue C of O.
    • No: Proceed to Issue C of O.

Section B: No Change in Occupancy Requirements

Is there Work Requiring Permits?

• Yes: Obtain a Building Permit.
  • Requirements: Plans, Plan Check, Inspections.
  • Proceed to Issue C of O.
• No: Submit Floor Plan.
  • Note: No Inspection required.
  • Note: Can be prepared by unlicensed person.
  • Note: Zoning Clearance Required.
  • Proceed to Issue C of O.

Final Result

Issue C of O