What approvals may be needed before a Certificate of Occupancy?

The form lists items including septic system approval, an approved food service permit when applicable, a fire department approved final inspection, and completed required inspections.

Jonestown, TX · Travis County

No notary required

Commercial Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Application

Commercial property applicants use this application to request approval for a change of use or occupancy in Jonestown.

What this form is

The application collects project, business, applicant, and property owner information and asks about proposed construction, interior work, utilities, and food service. It explains that the proposed business must be zoned properly and lists items needed for building final and a Certificate of Occupancy, including septic system approval and inspections. The form also includes a $125 application fee and required applicant and owner signatures.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing a commercial change of use or occupancy in Jonestown should complete the application and obtain the approvals listed for their project.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Jonestown Building Department at 18649 FM 1431, Suite 1A, PO Box 5023, Jonestown, Texas 78645. The form lists a $125 application fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not list any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Commercial Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the project, business, applicant, and property owner information and answer the project detail questions.
3
Gather Project Attachments
Include applicable items listed on the form, such as a building permit, work description, contractor information, or floor plan.
4
Submit to the Building Department
Submit the application to the Jonestown Building Department at the address printed on the form and include the listed $125 application fee.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Commercial Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Application for?: It is for commercial applicants seeking approval for a change of use or occupancy. It collects project and contact details and asks about proposed work and food service.
Do I need a notary for the Commercial Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The form does not list any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Commercial Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Application?: Submit it to the City of Jonestown Building Department at 18649 FM 1431, Suite 1A, PO Box 5023, Jonestown, Texas 78645. The form lists a $125 application fee.
What approvals may be needed before a Certificate of Occupancy?: The form lists items including septic system approval, an approved food service permit when applicable, a fire department approved final inspection, and completed required inspections.

Need something notarized?

This Commercial Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.