No Site Impact Review Categories

• Re-occupation of space without renovation or change in use.
• Re-occupation or occupation of space with renovation and no change in use.

Re-Occupation Without Renovation or Change in Use

This applies when an existing building is being re-occupied with no change in use. Examples include a business name change, ownership change, or the same identical use re-occupying the space with no interior or exterior renovations.

The applicant must submit a Change in Occupant Application so Planning and Zoning staff can verify consistency with zoning regulations. The application will then be forwarded to the Building Division and Public Safety Department for any required permitting.

Re-Occupation or Occupation With Renovation and No Change in Use

This applies when a space is being re-occupied or occupied for the first time and no site impacts are proposed, but building permits are needed for interior build-out.

Change in Occupant Application

The applicant must submit a Change in Occupant Application to verify consistency with zoning regulations. Planning and Zoning staff will review the application and forward it to the Building Division and Public Safety Department for any required permitting.

Building Plan Review

Before a building permit for renovation can be issued, the applicant must submit two sets of drawings showing the proposed renovation and the Change in Occupant Application to the Building Division. Drawings must include enough detail to demonstrate compliance with applicable building codes.

Other Agency Review

Depending on the proposed development and existing site features, review by the Health Department, Public Safety Department, or Clay County Utility Authority may be required. The Building Division will inform the applicant of any additional review requirements.

Change in Use or Site Modifications

A change in use occurs when an existing use or business is changed. A site modification may include alterations to impervious surfaces, increased parking, changes in landscaping, or drainage improvements.

If Planning and Zoning determines the proposed use is similar to the existing use, the application may be processed as a Change in Occupant. If the proposed use is more intense, the development may be reviewed as a minor or major development.

If the previous use has ceased to operate for six months or more, as evidenced by a disruption in electrical service, the applicant must proceed through minor or major development review.