Wellington, OH · Lorain County
Application for Certificate of Occupancy
Business applicants and property owners use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy from the Village of Wellington before a building or premises is occupied.
What this form is
This application requests a Certificate of Occupancy and must be completed and returned to the Planning and Zoning Department for review and approval before anyone occupies or uses a building or premises. It asks for applicant and property owner contact details, the property location, proposed use, zoning, business type, opening date and hours, and information about alterations. The form also includes a $25 application fee and spaces for city review.
Who needs it
A business applicant and/or property owner seeking occupancy approval for a building or premises in Wellington must complete this application before it is occupied or used.
How to submit it
Return the completed application to the Planning and Zoning Department, 115 Willard Memorial Square, Wellington, Ohio 44090. The form lists a $25 application fee.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property owner details, property information, proposed use, business details, and any requested alteration information.
- 3
Sign and Submit
Have the applicant and property owner sign and date the application, then return it to the Planning and Zoning Department with the listed $25 application fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the Certificate of Occupancy application?
- The application is for an applicant and/or property owner requesting occupancy approval for a building or premises in the Village of Wellington.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy application?
- No. This application has no notary block; the applicant and property owner sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy application?
- Return the completed application to the Planning and Zoning Department at 115 Willard Memorial Square, Wellington, Ohio 44090. The form lists a $25 application fee.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property owner details, the property location, proposed use, zoning, business type, opening date and hours, and information about building alterations.