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2. Policies, Procedures, Purpose and Requirements Related to a Change of Use and/or Occupancy*

   1. Planning and Zoning must confirm that your new proposed change for the building or space is approved for the type of business use.
   2. A request for Change of Occupancy or Use must be submitted along with design drawings showing the current life safety plan. This initial application may eventually require additional permits to make modifications to the building or space in order to comply with current codes.
   3. Upon receipt of a sufficient application and payment of required field safety evaluation inspections ($80.00), the Fire Marshal and Chief Building Official will conduct a field safety evaluation of the subject property.
   4. If the field safety evaluation reveals deficiencies or code violations, they must be corrected before a new Certificate of Occupancy or Use will be issued.
   5. Any remodeling or renovations require separate permit application(s).
   6. Trade permits may be required to be obtained by qualified licensed contractors to bring mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing systems up to code.
   7. A Change of Occupancy or Use may result in handicapped accessibility requirements related to entrances, accessible route to altered areas, at least one accessible restroom, accessible telephones and drinking fountains, and when possible, accessible parking.
   8. All violations/corrections shall be corrected prior to re-inspection AND/OR prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or Use.

   POLICY/PROCEDURE: In granting a Change of Occupancy or Use, the following  steps indicate the sequence of approvals before a new Certificate of Occupancy can be issued:

   1. Land Use Verification Compliance
   2. Change of Occupancy /Use Application
   3. Safety Field Evaluations
   4. Certificate of Occupancy/Use Final Inspection

   NO OCCUPANCY MAY OCCUR UNTIL THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/USE FINAL INSPECTIONS ARE COMPLETE AND APPROVED.

   In some cases this is a change to a completely different use than that which previously occupied the building. For example, a single-family dwelling conversion into a commercial office or a warehouse space into a restaurant.  In other instances, this is a change in use within the same occupancy classification, but at a different occupancy level; for example, a new restaurant with an increased number of seats. It is important for these changes to be reviewed by the Planning and Development Department to ensure that the site can accommodate the type of use that is proposed, and most importantly, that the building meets all requirements for public health, safety, and general welfare.

   Why Do I Need Drawings and a Design Professional? I Am Not Doing Any Work.

   We often get this question, especially when a new tenant/owner does not anticipate any work to be performed.

   When the scope of work includes a “change of use”, either in part or in whole, Chapter 10 of the Florida Building Code, Existing Building includes Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing requirements for a change of use. Compliance with these requirements must be demonstrated in the permit documents.

   Field Safety Evaluations are performed between 11am and 2pm on Wednesdays. There are no specific or assigned times for inspections. You (or a duly designated representative) must be available on site when the inspectors arrive. If not, the inspection will be failed and a $40 re-inspection fee will be charged and must be paid prior to re-inspection.

   1. I understand I cannot occupy a building or portion of a building cannot be occupied until approval is granted by the Building Official and Fire Marshal

4. BUSINESS/APPLICANT INFORMATION

6. BUSINESS NAME*
8. APPLICANT NAME*
9. APPLICANT TITLE*
11. MAILING ADDRESS*
13. APPLICANT EMAIL ADDRESS*
14. APPLICANT PHONE NUMBER*
18. HOW WILL YOU SUBMIT A CURRENT FLOOR/LIFE SAFETY PLAN?*

    1. Upload floor/life safety plan with this application
    2. Submit floor/life safety plan w/a printed copy of this application form and required application fee ($80.00)

    Checks shall be made payable to the City of Jacksonville Beach. Mail or Deliver To:

    City of Jacksonville Beach Planning DepartmentBuilding Inspection Division, 1st Floor11 3rd Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

19. UPLOAD CURRENT FLOOR PLAN
20. ESTIMATED DATE REQUIRED APPLICATION FEES, CURRENT FLOOR PLAN, AND A PRINTED COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM SHOULD BE RECEIVED AT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT?*
    ESTIMATED DATE REQUIRED APPLICATION FEES, CURRENT FLOOR PLAN, AND A PRINTED COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM SHOULD BE RECEIVED AT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT?
22. I understand if there is an error with electronic files during processing, I may be advised to re-submit in hardcopy format.

    1. Yes

24. LOCATION OF BUILDING OR STRUCTURE

26. Street No.*
27. Street Name*
    -- Select One --Abaco LaneAmerica AvenueAlmonaster StreetAnhinga CourtArden WayAshford Oaks WayAshley Oaks DriveAvalon CircleAzalea DriveBarbara LaneBay Island CircleBeach BoulevardBentin DriveBermuda PlaceBirchwood RoadBlue Heron LaneBoardwalkBonaire CIrcleBurling WayCardinal CourtCayman CourtCilewood CourtCoastal AvenueCoconut KeyColonies DriveConstitution PlaceCoral WayCosta Verde BoulevardDeclaration DriveDemocracy CourtDogwood CourtDuval DriveEastern DriveEastwind DriveEvans DriveFairway LaneFairway RoadFoss LaneFreedom WayGail AvenueGonzales AvenueGorden AvenueGrande BoulevardGrassey KeyGreat Abaco CourtGreen Heron CourtGreen Heron PointGrove StreetGulfstream DriveHeron DriveHolly DriveHopson RoadHorn CourtHorn StreetIndependence DriveIsabella BoulevardJacksonville DriveJardin de Mer PlaceKings CourtKings RoadLaguna Villas BoulevardLakeside DriveLiberty LaneLincoln CourtLions Club RoadLois LaneLower 4th Avenue NorthLower 8th Avenue SouthLower 36th Avenue SouthMadrid StreetMarathon KeyMarsh DriveMarsh AreaMarsh Inlet CourtMarsh Landing BoulevardMarsh Landing ParkwayMarshside CourtMarshside DriveMarshview DriveMcClure LaneMerrill BoulevardMilie DriveMills LaneMourning Dove LaneNorberta WayOak Forest DriveOak Grove CircleOakbreeze CourtOakbreeze LaneOaks DriveOakwood CourtOakwood RoadOcean DriveOcean Cay CircleOcean Course DriveOcean Pond CourtOcean Pond DriveOcean Terrace DriveOceanfrontOsceola AvenueOwen AvenuePablo AvenuePalm CirclePalm WayPalm Tree RoadPalmwood CourtParadise WayPatricia LanePenman RoadPinewood LanePinewood RoadPintail DrivePlantation Oaks DrivePoincianna BlvdPonce de Leon BoulevardPonce de Leon StreetPonte Vedra BoulevardPonte Vedra CourtPullian CourtPullian StreetQuail LaneRannie StreetRepublic DriveRiley StreetRio LaneRip Tide BoulevardRita Rae LaneRoberts DriveRosewood DriveRoyal Fern LaneRoyal Palm KeyRoyal Tern CourtRoyal Tern RoadRuth AvenueSable Palm LaneSan Pablo CircleSanctuary BoulevardSanctuary WaySandpiper CourtSandra DriveSea Grove LaneSeabreeze AvenueSeagate AvenueSeagrape DriveSeaside DriveShetter AvenueSnowy Egret WaySouth Beach ParkwaySt Augustine BoulevardSt George CourtSt Johns BlvdSt Maarten CourtSummer CourtSunset DriveSunshine CourtTallwood RoadTanglewood RoadThe Greens WayTheodore AvenueTrident CourtTropical TerraceTrudee Dee LaneUpper 4th Avenue NorthUpper 8th Avenue SouthUpper 36th Avenue SouthVictory CourtWaterway Island LaneWestwind DriveWhippoorwill CourtWilliams StreetWillow Oaks DriveWoodstork CourtZephyr Way1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12th13th14th15th16th17th18th19th20th21st22nd23rd 24th25th26th27th28th29th30th31st32nd33rd34th35th36th37th38th39th40th41st43rdOther Not Listed Above
28. Street Type
    -- Select One --AvenueStreet
29. Direction
    -- Select One --NorthSouthEastWest
31. Suite, Unit, Apt, Floor

33. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

35. OWNER OF RECORD*

    Property Owner Information can be obtained from the Duval County Property Appraiser's Office website.

    
    

36. Parcel ID Number(s)

    Real Estate Parcel Information can be obtained from the Duval County Property Appraiser's Office website.

38. OWNER'S MAILING ADDRESS*
39. OWNER'S PHONE NUMBER
41. CITY*
42. STATE*
43. ZIP CODE*

45. AFFIDAVITS

47. REQUIRED APPLICATION FEES*

    I understand that my application will not be processed until a copy of a completed application form, required fees ($80.00) and a current floor/life safety plan is received at the Planning and Development Department.  Payment is currently accepted by check or money order only.

    1. I understand.
48. TAMPERING WITH UTILITY SYSTEMS*

    It is unlawful for any person to in any way meddle, tamper with or otherwise alter or change the utility system(s) on any premises. By checking the box below, I understand and agree that the consumer or property owner may be subject to a fine if evidenced and that the City retains the right to discontinue such services until the defect is corrected.          

    1. I understand and agree.
50. AFFIDAVIT*

    By checking the box below, I certify that I am authorized to apply for a change of occupancy or use for the property described above and the information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Furthermore, I understand that additional permits and construction documents may be required after the initial field evaluation and that I cannot use or occupy the building, structure, and/or space until approval is granted by the Building Official and Fire Marshal.

    1. I certify, agree and understand.

52. ELECTRONIC APPLICATION SUBMISSION STATEMENT/SIGNATURE

54. ELECTRONIC APPLICATION SUBMISSION STATEMENT*

    By checking the box below, I agree to conduct transactions with the City of Jacksonville Beach by electronic means. I agree that the electronic signature and date below serve as my signature authorization on applications and/or construction documents to be used for the review, approval, and issuance of building permits electronically. Furthermore, the electronic signature, date and payment of required fees will make this application valid and binding to the same terms, conditions, force and effect as handwritten signatures and that I may be required to provide traditional signatures at a later date.

    1. I consent and agree.
56. Electronic Signature*

    Must be a person's name. DO NOT list a company name or the application may be rejected.

57. Date*
    Date
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59. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
60. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

61. Submit Submit and Print

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