Mendota, IL · LaSalle County
Change of Occupancy Permit Application
Building owners or business owners use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy Permit for a proposed business or occupancy change in Mendota.
What this form is
This application is for a proposed change of occupancy or business use in a Mendota building. It collects business and building owner contact details, business type, prior-use comparison, proposed zone, commercial floor area, construction information, opening date, and sign plans. The form says applicants must follow the listed steps to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy Permit; building and fire officials complete the checklist.
Who needs it
A business owner or building owner planning a business opening or occupancy change in a Mendota building should use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Change of Occupancy Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested business and owner details, proposed use, building information, and tentative opening date; then sign and date it.
- 3
Gather Plans And Specifications
Include any plans and specifications that accompany the application, as referenced in the applicant's agreement.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Change of Occupancy Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business and building owner contact details, business type, prior use, proposed zone, commercial floor area, construction details, tentative opening date, and sign information.
- What steps are listed for obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy Permit?
- The checklist includes submitting the occupancy permit application, a preliminary building and fire-safety walkthrough, obtaining permits, final inspections, and issuance of the certificate.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the Mendota city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Change of Occupancy Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.