[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Bordentown 4-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-06 (Ch. 8.31 of the 2003 Municipal Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Construction Official shall grant approval of commercial changes of occupancy following inspection by the Subcode Officials for Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire. The approval process provides vital information to the Township to oversee safety conditions. It also protects the health, safety and welfare of the occupants. The approval complements a building permit that is issued before construction to indicate that the proposed construction will adhere to ordinances, codes and laws.
A. 
Prior to the sale or change of occupancy of any building and/or structure or portion of a building or structure, a determination shall be made by the Zoning Officer that the proposed use of building and/or structure, or portion of a building or structure, is a permitted use.
B. 
If the proposed use is deemed permissible, application to the Construction Official shall be made by the owner of record, agent or tenant to request an inspection to determine that all visible health and safety features of the building comply with Township and State of New Jersey Codes. The application shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) 
The intended use;
(2) 
The floor plan, including square footage; and
(3) 
The number of employees.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
A. 
The fee for requesting a commercial tenancy change approval shall be in the amount set forth in Chapter 260, Fee Schedule, of the Code of the Township of Bordentown.
B. 
The fee for a reinspection of any commercial space shall be in the amount set forth in Chapter 260, Fee Schedule, of the Code of the Township of Bordentown.
A. 
The commercial tenancy change approval shall state the use group classification per the New Jersey UCC and the maximum number of persons that may occupy the premises per the use group classification or the allowed number on the zoning approval.
B. 
The commercial tenancy change approval shall evidence only that a general inspection of the visible parts of the building has been made and that no violation of N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14 has been determined to have occurred and no unsafe conditions as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.32(a) have been found. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent the continued lawful use and occupancy of any such lawfully existing building or structure.