Ephrata, PA · Lancaster County
Change of Use Application
Property owners, lessees, or their agents use this application to request a change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy permit for a building in Ephrata.
What this form is
This application is for a change of use or certificate of occupancy permit. It asks for the building address, owner and applicant contact details, proposed use, occupancy area, employee and floor counts, parking spaces, opening date, and whether renovations or changes are planned. The applicant certifies the information is correct and signs the application.
Who needs it
A building owner or lessee, their agent, or a registered design professional applying for the permit completes and signs 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 without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner or authorized agent just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Change of Use Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the building, owner, applicant, proposed use, occupancy, parking, opening date, and renovation information requested.
- 3
Review And Sign
Confirm the information is correct, then have the owner or authorized agent sign, print their name, and date the application.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Change of Use Application ask for?
- It requests building and contact details, proposed use, occupancy area, employee and floor counts, parking spaces, opening date, and information about planned renovations or changes.
- Who can apply using this form?
- The form says an owner or lessee, an agent of either, or a registered design professional employed in connection with the proposed work may apply.
- Do I need a notary for the Change of Use Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Change of Use Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.