Steps to Obtain A Certificate of Use

Note: Certificate of Use are valid from October 1st through September 30th.

Step 1

The applicant must complete and return the Inspection and Application Form to Town Hall. Upon submission of those forms, the inspection fees must be paid. (Inspection Fees are non-refundable.)

You will need to use Adobe Acrobat to fill out the following forms.

• Inspection Form (PDF) (Updated July 2020)
• Application Form (PDF) (Updated July 2020)

Step 2

The applicant must schedule inspections with the Business Licensing Division in person or by phone at 954-966-4600, ext. 213. The application with be reviewed by the building, fire, and zoning departments. If the application is denied by one or more departments, the applicant must have a follow-up review or re-inspection to complete the process.

For Your Inspection:

• Building Department - will look for building violations, for example, incomplete walls or structures inside the building, electrical wiring, and installation of power equipment.
• Fire Department - requires 1 to 10 pounds. ABC fire extinguisher per 2500 square feet with a valid service tag clearly visible and readily available.

Step 3

Once the applicant has received approval from the building, fire, and zoning departments, the Certificate of Use will be prepared within 3 to 5 business days.

Step 4

When the Certificate of Use is ready for pick up, the applicant will be notified. The applicant has 10 business days after notification to pay for the Certificate of Use.

Other Forms

You will need to use Adobe Acrobat to fill out the following forms:

• Non-Commercial Use License (PDF) (Update July 2020)
• Alarm Registration (PDF) (Information and Form) (Update July 2020)
• Account Cancellation Request Form (PDF) (Update July 2020)
• Special Event (PDF) (Information and Form) (Update July 2020)