West Orange, MT · Essex County
New Business / Change of Use Application (Commercial)
Commercial applicants use this package to request review of a new business or change of use and provide information about the property, operations, and site.
What this form is
The package is for new commercial businesses and changes in commercial use in West Orange. It asks for applicant and property details, business operations, hours, employees, floor-plan and parking information, and sign and lighting details. The document says all sections must be completed and describes a separate Certificate of Continued Occupancy application, which is required for a sale or change in occupancy of commercial space.
Who needs it
Commercial owners or tenants applying to open a new business or change a property's use should complete the application package.
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 application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the form, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the commercial application package PDF.
- 2
Complete All Sections
Fill in all sections with applicant, property, business operations, and site information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Attach a floor-plan drawing and, for a rental, a copy of the lease. Complete and file the Fire Safety Registration Form with the application.
- 4
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 West Orange commercial application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the West Orange commercial application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the commercial application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, proposed business operations, hours, employees, floor-plan and parking information, and sign and lighting details.
- Is a Certificate of Continued Occupancy included?
- The package includes a separate Certificate of Continued Occupancy commercial application. The document says one is required for a sale or change in occupancy of commercial space.
Need something notarized?
This New Business / Change of Use Application (Commercial) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another West Orange form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.