Elizabeth City, NC · Pasquotank County
Business Use/Occupancy Permit Application
Business owners, tenants, or lessees use this application to request approval for a proposed business use and occupancy in Elizabeth City.
What this form is
The application collects information about the business, property, proposed use, building space, operations, parking, and responsible contacts. Applicants must submit a plan showing the proposed use, other uses of the building, and parking configurations; the form also includes an emergency contact section and an inspection checklist. It states that approval is not a substitute for a Certificate of Occupancy and identifies work that requires a building permit.
Who needs it
A property owner and tenant or lessee seeking approval for a proposed business use or occupancy in Elizabeth City should complete 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 application is signed and dated by the property owner and tenant or lessee; the document does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Business Use/Occupancy Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the requested business, property, proposed use, operations, parking, and emergency contact information.
- 3
Gather the Required Plan
Include a plan showing the proposed use, all other uses of the building, and parking configurations.
- 4
Submit to the City
Submit the application and plan to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Business Use/Occupancy Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for business and property details, the proposed use, building and parking information, operating details, and emergency contacts. Applicants must also submit a plan showing proposed and other building uses and parking configurations.
- Do I need a notary for the Business Use/Occupancy Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the property owner and tenant or lessee; the document does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Business Use/Occupancy Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Does approval replace a Certificate of Occupancy?
- No. The application states that its approval is not a substitute for a Certificate of Occupancy to occupy the building.