Garfield Heights, OH · Cuyahoga County
Change in Use or Occupancy
This application requests inspections for a change in a building’s use or occupancy and is completed by an authorized agent for a new business.
What this form is
The application requests inspections for a change in use or occupancy at a business location. It asks for business and owner details, the space’s size and use, prior occupancy, hazardous materials, and parking information. A fully dimensioned floor plan showing furnishings and fixtures must accompany the application. The form lists a $95 inspection fee and a $35 fee for re-inspections due to non-approved materials or incomplete work.
Who needs it
An authorized agent for a new business requesting inspections for a change in use or occupancy completes this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $95 inspection fee payable to the City of Garfield Heights by Discover, MasterCard, Visa, cash, or check.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer must also submit a fully dimensioned floor plan showing furnishings and fixtures.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Change in Use or Occupancy application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested business, owner, location, space, occupancy, hazardous-material, and parking details, then sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather The Required Attachment
Include a fully dimensioned floor plan showing furnishings and fixtures.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and floor plan 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 Change in Use or Occupancy application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It does require a fully dimensioned floor plan showing furnishings and fixtures.
- How do I submit the Change in Use or Occupancy application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $95 inspection fee payable to the City of Garfield Heights.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests the business location, space and use details, business and owner information, prior occupancy, hazardous materials, and parking spaces.
- What attachment is required with this application?
- Submit a fully dimensioned floor plan that includes furnishings and fixtures with the application.