Cleveland Heights, OH · Cuyahoga County
Business Occupancy Permit
Business owners use this application to request a new Certificate of Business Operation/Occupancy for a business space in Cleveland Heights.
What this form is
This application requests a new Certificate of Business Operation/Occupancy and asks for the business name and address, former and current uses, and business and building owner contact details. The form says to return it with an R.I.T.A. form and Planning Review, pay the listed $100 fee, and schedule an inspection with the Inspection Office.
Who needs it
A business owner applying for a new Certificate of Business Operation/Occupancy for premises in Cleveland Heights needs this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application with the R.I.T.A. form and Planning Review to the Cleveland Heights Building Department, 40 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. Make checks payable to the city; the form lists a $100 fee and says to call 216-291-5900 to schedule an inspection.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the business owner signs it, and the form identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business Occupancy Permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide the business and owner details, former and current uses of the space, employee counts, and business owner signatures.
- 3
Gather The Listed Materials
Include the R.I.T.A. form and Planning Review with the application.
- 4
Submit And Schedule An Inspection
Return the application to the Building Department with the $100 fee and call 216-291-5900 to schedule an inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Business Occupancy Permit application request?
- It requests a new Certificate of Business Operation/Occupancy and collects business and owner details, the former and current uses of the space, and employee counts.
- Do I need a notary for the Business Occupancy Permit?
- No. The application has no notary block. The business owner signs it, and the form identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Business Occupancy Permit application?
- Return it to the Cleveland Heights Building Department with the R.I.T.A. form and Planning Review. The form lists a $100 fee and says to call 216-291-5900 to schedule an inspection.