Richmond, MI · Macomb County
Building Re-Occupancy Application
Commercial and industrial property owners or applicants use this application to request city review before a property is re-occupied.
What this form is
The City of Richmond uses this application to review re-occupancy of commercial and industrial properties; a change of use requires Planning Commission approval. Applicants provide property, ownership, and proposed-use details, and attach two copies of a site plan and drawings. The application says review may take 7 to 10 days and asks applicants to complete the site plan checklist.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking re-occupancy of a commercial or industrial property in Richmond must complete this application and provide the required site plan materials.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; the owner/applicant and contractor/builder sign and date the application, with no notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Re-Occupancy Application for commercial and industrial properties.
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Complete the Application
Print or type the requested applicant, property, ownership, and proposed-use information, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Site Plan Materials
Attach two copies of the site plan and drawings and complete the applicant site plan checklist.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Building Re-Occupancy Application?
- Applicants seeking re-occupancy of commercial or industrial property in Richmond use this form to provide property, ownership, and proposed-use information for city review.
- What attachments are required?
- The application requires two copies of a site plan and drawings. If you do not own the property, include a purchase agreement or another instrument acceptable to the City showing the owner agrees to the request.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Re-Occupancy Application?
- No. The owner/applicant and contractor/builder sign and date the application; the form does not identify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Re-Occupancy Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.