CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (CO)
CHECKLIST
APPLICATION CHECKLIST AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
By checking each requirement, you are stating that you have supplied correct and complete information. In the event that
the required information is not contained in the submitted documents, you will be notified of the deficiency. Failure to
supply the additional requested information within five (5) working days after notification may result in your application
being delayed and eventually discarded. A new application, the original application, complete plans and a new checklist
will be required for re-submittal for plan review. This re-submittal will be treated as a new application and will be
processed in the order of receipt. A Certificate of Occupancy does not authorize construction of any type.
NO CHANGE OF USE - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Completed permit application.
1.
2.
Completed Certificate of Occupancy information sheet.
CHANGE OF USE - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Completed permit application.
1.
2.
Completed Certificate of Occupancy information sheet.
3.
Submit two (2) sets of the following drawing documents drawn to a standard scale and fully dimensioned. All
drawing documents submitted for review must have a minimum text size of
/
” and a minimum drawing sheet
3
32
size of 11" x 17" and a maximum of 36” x 48”, “E” size:
Site plan of the entire property showing all property lines and parking spaces. The site plan must
show the location of the tenant space and the locations of all other tenant spaces on the property
with their suite numbers.
Exception: Building floor key plan does not need to be to scale, but must show the location of the
tenant space and all other tenant spaces on that floor. Identify tenant spaces by their suite number.
Floor plan of the entire tenant space showing the areas to be occupied with each room identified as
to its use.
Provide a complete parking analysis for every tenant space on the property.
List the type of
business and the area in square feet of each tenant space, occupied or vacant, on the site plan.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR SPECIAL PROVISIONS
In addition to the requirements listed above for a CO, the following land uses will require additional information for plan
review. Please schedule an appointment with a consultant for more information.
1.
A building permit will be required if there is no record of a permit previously issued to create the tenant space.
Ask the property owner to contact this office for more information.
2.
Personal services.
Floor plan of the entire tenant space showing the areas to be occupied with each room identified as
to its use. Show furniture on the same plan or you can provide a furniture plan on a separate floor
plan sheet.
Signed and notarized Affidavit for Certificate of Occupancy from the business owner.
If applicable, a copy of a state license from each employee providing the personal service.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
w BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION
OAK CLIFF MUNICIPAL CENTER, 320 E. JEFFERSON BLVD., ROOM 118, DALLAS, TX 75203 w TEL. NO. (214) 948-4480
REV 02-26-2013