Somerville, MT · Somerset County
Certificate Of Continued Occupancy Application
This application procedure explains the zoning and construction approvals property owners or business applicants need to obtain a Certificate of Continued Occupancy in Somerville.
What this form is
Use this procedure to apply for a Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) for a tenant space or a building sale without a change in occupancy. Zoning approval comes first; the packet then describes construction, building, and fire prevention applications and inspections. Applicants provide property, owner, business, and proposed-use information, along with required plans and subcode forms. A CCO is needed before the space may be occupied.
Who needs it
Property owners or business applicants seeking a CCO for a tenant space or a building sale without occupancy changes should follow this procedure.
How to submit it
Apply for zoning approval through the Department of Community Development at 25 West End Avenue, then provide the issued zoning permit and floor plan to the construction/building division. Return the business registration application to the Fire Prevention Office in Borough Hall.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the zoning application and certifies the business registration information, with no notarized attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application Procedure
Download the CCO application procedure and review its zoning, construction/building, and fire prevention requirements.
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Complete The Zoning Application
Check the Certificate of Continued Occupancy box, complete the zoning form, and provide the proposed-use description and required floor plan copies.
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Gather The Required Applications
Prepare the permit jacket, technical subcode sections, and Fire Prevention Bureau business registration application described in the procedure.
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Submit To The City
Obtain zoning approval first, then provide the issued zoning permit and floor plan to the construction/building division and return the business registration application to the Fire Prevention Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Continued Occupancy application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the zoning application and certifies the business registration information. No notarized attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Continued Occupancy application?
- Apply for zoning approval through the Department of Community Development first, then provide the issued zoning permit and floor plan to the construction/building division. Return the business registration application to the Fire Prevention Office in Borough Hall.
- What must I provide for zoning approval?
- The procedure calls for a completed Zoning Permit Application, a detailed description of the proposed use, and three copies of a dimensioned floor plan for the tenant space. A floor plan is not necessary for a building sale with no occupancy or tenant changes.
- Can I occupy the space after zoning approval?
- No. The procedure says zoning approval only demonstrates that the use is lawful. Occupancy is not permitted until the Construction Official issues a CCO after successful inspections, assuming there are no other open permits.
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