BUILDING

Change of Use from Residential to Commercial

REQUIREMENTS

1. Ensure that the property is zoned for commercial usage.
2. Apply for and obtain an approved site plan from the Development Review Division.
3. Provide 2 sets of signed and sealed plans for the structure to show how it is to be brought up to current code.  Plans must be sealed by a State of Florida licensed Architect or Engineer.
4. Secure a Contractor.
5. The structure must meet all of the current codes. Click here to view the current adopted codes
6. Some areas of specific concern include, but are not limited to, means of egress, occupancy type, allowable building area, fire resistant construction, building construction type, windload analysis of the structure, complete energy code calculation for the structure, complete accessbility to the structure, minimum plumbing fixture requirements, complete electrical rewire to commercial specifications.

ABOVE ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGE OF USE PERMIT FROM RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL USAGE.  WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU SET UP AND ATTEND A PRE-APPLICATION MEETING.  IT IS FREE AND YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PROPOSED PROJECT FROM A REPRESENTATIVE OF ALL DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED AT THE SAME TIME.  TO SCHEDULE A PRE-APPLICATION MEETING CALL (407) 665-7331.