Subject:
Title
Approval RE: Creation of Board Policy BCC-67, "Process to Issue Temporary Certificates of Occupancy and Stocking & Training Permits for Commercial Purposes Only"
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Fiscal Impact:
Negligible - Revenue of $100 per application for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is recommended the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed policy addressing the issuance of Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (TCO), Stocking and Training Permits (STP) and the accompanying Hold Harmless Agreement.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Brevard County Planning and Development Department on average receives approximately eighteen requests per year for Temporary Certificates of Occupancy, which currently is limited to stocking and training purposes only. A fee of $100.00 has been required for the review of the application and processing. Traditionally, a majority of all temporary occupancy permit requests are related to businesses wanting to prepare for permanent occupancy by fixturing, stocking, training, and decorating.
The approval of this policy would allow for the issuance of a TCO when specific criteria are met, at the discretion of the Chief Building Official, allowing for the building/structure to be open to the public and allowing for the transaction of commerce for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of issuance. A TCO will only be issued if all the required criteria are met, to include a cash bond to offset costs incurred by the County in the event site improvements outlined in the associated permit have not been met.
This proposed policy will formalize the application process, directives, monitoring, and enforcement of these temporary permits. The policy has been drafted to ensure consistency with Florida Law, Florida Building Code, Florida Fire Prevention Code, and Brevard County Code of Ordinances.
On Wednesday, September...
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