What does the Certificate of Use and Occupancy Application do?

It provides business and applicant information and allows city departments to review a proposed use, tenancy, or property and record approvals, denials, or required corrections.

Who should complete this application?

The form identifies the owner, tenant, or authorized representative as the applicant. It notes review for structural changes, a different occupancy group, or a change in tenants.

How do I submit the Certificate of Use and Occupancy Application?

Complete page one in ink and return it to the Community Development Department at 3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

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Certificate of Use and Occupancy Application

Businesses submit this application to the La Verne Community Development Department to request a Certificate of Use and Occupancy and obtain department approvals.

What this form is

This application is used to request a Certificate of Use and Occupancy for a business, use, tenancy, or property in La Verne. It asks for business and applicant contact details, the business type and description, building area, and information about alterations or hazardous-material storage; city departments record approvals, denials, and any required corrections.

Who needs it

A business owner, tenant, or authorized representative should complete the application when structural changes, a different occupancy group, or a tenant change requires city review.

How to submit it

Complete page one in ink and return the application to the Community Development Department, 3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750. The form says it is accepted Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Use and Occupancy Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Complete page one in ink with the business, applicant, contact, and proposed-use information requested.
3
Check For Supporting Materials
The application does not list attachments; review its questions and department approval section before returning it.
4
Return It To The Department
Return the application to the Community Development Department at the address and during the hours listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Certificate of Use and Occupancy Application do?: It provides business and applicant information and allows city departments to review a proposed use, tenancy, or property and record approvals, denials, or required corrections.
Who should complete this application?: The form identifies the owner, tenant, or authorized representative as the applicant. It notes review for structural changes, a different occupancy group, or a change in tenants.
How do I submit the Certificate of Use and Occupancy Application?: Complete page one in ink and return it to the Community Development Department at 3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

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