Laguna Niguel, CA · Orange County

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Certificate of Use and Occupancy Application

Laguna Niguel businesses use this application to request a Certificate of Use and Occupancy and provide details about their business and premises.

What this form is

The city requires a Certificate of Use and Occupancy for all businesses located in Laguna Niguel. The application gathers business and ownership details, the type of operation, space size, hours, employees, and information about proposed changes. Applicants must also provide site and floor plans, a business description letter, and materials meeting OCFA Plan Review Submittal Criteria; applicable fees are required.

Who needs it

Business owners or authorized agents seeking a Certificate of Use and Occupancy for a business located in Laguna Niguel need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required materials to the Building Division at 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. The form also says to submit per OCFA Plan Review Submittal Criteria and pay the applicable fee.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Certificate of Use and Occupancy application for a business located in Laguna Niguel.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter business, ownership, operation, space, employee, and proposed-change information, then sign and date the declaration.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Prepare two site plan copies, two floor plan copies, a business description letter, and materials meeting OCFA Plan Review Submittal Criteria.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Division

    Submit the application and required materials to the Building Division at 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy and pay the applicable fee.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs a Certificate of Use and Occupancy application?
The city states that a Certificate of Use and Occupancy is required for all businesses located in Laguna Niguel. A business owner or authorized agent completes the application.
What materials must accompany the application?
The form calls for two site plan copies, two existing floor plan copies, a letter describing the business, submittal materials meeting OCFA Plan Review Submittal Criteria, and the applicable fee.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Use and Occupancy application?
No. The application is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.
How do I submit the Certificate of Use and Occupancy application?
Submit the application and required materials to the Building Division at 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. The form also directs applicants to follow OCFA Plan Review Submittal Criteria and pay the applicable fee.

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