A Certificate of Use (CU) may be required before a business can legally operate at a commercial location. The process can involve multiple departments, applications, inspections, plans, approvals, and corrections depending on the property, type of business, and local jurisdiction.
R. Elias Permit Services, Inc. can help coordinate the entire Certificate of Use process for your commercial property or business.
We can assist with
- New Certificate of Use (CU) Applications
- Commercial Certificate of Use
- Change of Business / New Business
- Change of Use or Occupancy
- Existing Commercial Spaces
- Office Spaces
- Retail Stores
- Restaurants & Food Service Locations
- Warehouses
- Medical & Professional Offices
- Salons & Personal Service Businesses
- Commercial Tenant Spaces
- Business Relocations
- CU Renewals or Updates, when applicable
- Existing Permit & Property Record Research
- Code Compliance Issues Related to the CU
- Building, Zoning & Fire Department Requirements
- Required Inspections
- Corrections & Resubmittals
We help coordinate the process from start to finish
Not sure what your City or County requires? You do not have to figure it out yourself.
Depending on your business and location, the Certificate of Use process may require zoning approval, building permits, inspections, fire approval, plans, occupancy information, or additional documentation.
Our team can assist with:
- Reviewing the property and proposed business use
- Researching existing permits and records
- Preparing and processing the CU application
- Coordinating required supporting documents
- Coordinating architectural or engineering plans when required
- Assisting with permit requirements related to the CU
- Responding to City or County comments and corrections
- Coordinating required inspections
- Following up with Building, Zoning, Fire, Code Compliance, and other applicable departments
- Assisting with outstanding permit or violation issues
- Following the application through the approval process
Start your business with the right approvals
Whether you are opening a new business, moving to a new commercial location, taking over an existing space, or changing the use of a property, R. Elias Permit Services, Inc. can help you navigate the Certificate of Use process.
Let us handle the permitting process.
Send us your property address and a description of your business, and we will help determine the next steps.
Commercial Permitting · Certificate of Use · Code Compliance · Permit Processing