Obetz, OH · Franklin County
Change of Occupancy or Use Permit
This application requests city approval for a proposed change in a building’s occupancy classification or a property’s use, and is completed by the property owner or proposed occupant.
What this form is
Obetz requires approval before a building’s occupancy classification or a parcel’s use changes, even when no alterations are planned. The application asks for owner, business, and site details, including previous and proposed uses, occupancy information, and the area affected. Applicants must include an indoor layout and exterior building plans; inspections are required for the permit.
Who needs it
A property owner or proposed occupant seeking approval for a building occupancy change, a parcel use change, or both needs to apply.
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 document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and certifies the information and attachments are true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Change of Occupancy or Use Permit PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested owner, business, and site information, including the previous and proposed use.
- 3
Gather The Required Plans
Attach an indoor layout with room sizes, doors, and area uses, and exterior building plans showing parking and outdoor storage areas.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the application and certify that the information and attachments are true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application 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 of Occupancy or Use Permit?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The applicant signs and dates it and certifies the information and attachments are true and correct.
- How do I submit the Change of Occupancy or Use Permit?
- The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include an indoor layout showing room sizes, doors, and how each area will be used, plus exterior building plans showing parking and any outdoor storage areas.
- Are inspections required for a change of use or occupancy?
- Yes. The form says inspections are required for the permit, even if no work is required, to confirm the building meets requirements for the new classification.