Registry
Commercial
Change of use / occupancy (no construction)
Converting a space to a new use (e.g. retail → restaurant, office → gym) even without remodeling.
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Who can pull the permit
- CGCCertified General Contractor
- CBCCertified Building Contractor
- CRCCertified Residential Contractor
Decision — first matching row wins
| # | When | Permit | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | otherwise | yes | Building — Change of Occupancy | A change of occupancy class requires a code review of the new use for egress, occupant load, accessibility, fire and parking — a permit is required even when no walls move. Assembly uses (A) carry the strictest egress/fire requirements. |
Inputs the rule needs
- to_assemblyNew use is Assembly (restaurant, gym, worship, event)?
Documents (base)
- Owner authorization / signed permit application (owner or agent signature, notarized where the authority requires)
- Existing/proposed floor plan with occupant load & egress
- Accessibility assessment
- Fire review
- Parking / zoning compliance
- Contractor registration current with the county (license, GL insurance, workers' comp or exemption on file)