(a) Changes; New Certificate of Business Occupancy. If there is a change in the occupancy of any building or portion thereof, the certificate of business occupancy issued under the provisions of this Business Regulation Code to the former occupant or owner shall become null and void as to the vacated business unit or units at the time such use is terminated. A new Certificate of Business Occupancy shall be obtained by the new occupant or owner before the new business use begins its tenancy or occupancy. Application for a new Certificate of Business Occupancy for any business use shall be made before the new business use begins its tenancy or occupancy. Such new certificate shall expire on December 1st, of each year.
(b) Occupancy Certificate Fee. An application for a certificate of business occupancy shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00), for each occupant or tenant in a commercial building. A renewal application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of fifty dollars ($50.00.) This fee shall not apply and is otherwise waived to houses of worship, schools, and non-profit organizations. In the event of a late renewal application or the failure to register a new business, the aforesaid fees shall be doubled in addition to any further penalty provided in the Lyndhurst ordinances.
(c) Multiple Occupancy. For all buildings having more than five (5) occupants or tenants, the owner or his agent shall also submit a list of the tenants for each unit which identifies each occupant or tenant and states the nature of the business, use or occupancy of their respective units.
(d) Change Approval. Any change in the nature or extent of the use or occupancy as specified on the certificate of business occupancy shall render the certificate null and void upon the happening of such change. No such change is permissible under this Business Regulation Code unless such change has been approved by occupancy, incorporating such change, has been issued. Any such change, without the approval of the proper City authorities, will subject the owner, occupant, operator, or agent to the penalty provided in Section 759.99 and other applicable provisions of the ordinances of the City of Lyndhurst.
(Ord. 2020-119. Passed 1-18-21.)