Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy

The City of Temecula requires a Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy (PDF) to be completed when:
  • A business changes ownership
  • A business changes locations
  • A business wants to open in a space (without any construction taking place)

Inspections

The Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy involves inspections from:
These inspections are for the health, safety, and welfare of business owners and the general public.

Planning on Construction?

If you will be doing any type of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or structural work (including interior walls) you must obtain a Building Permit (PDF).  If you obtain a Building Permit, you will not need to obtain a separate Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy for your location.

Obtaining a Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy

Before you start the Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy process, you will need to do the following:
  1. Download the Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy Packet (PDF).
  2. Complete the Building Permit Application (PDF) that is included in the packet.
  3. Provide 2 copies of dimensioned floor plans (see the attached sample in the packet).
  4. Contact Eastern Municipal Water District (E.M.W.D.) at 951-928-3777, ext. 2081 and request a “sewer clearance for the City of Temecula.”
  5. Bring a form of payment (American Express is not accepted) to pay for the Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy and/or your Business License
  6. Visit our Permit Center at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92592 to process your permit. 

After Permit Is Obtained

After you have obtained your permit, you will need to obtain the appropriate inspections and signatures that are listed in the Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy Packet (PDF). Please see the Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy packet for detailed instructions.

More Information

If you have any questions, please contact a Community Development Technician at 951-694-6439.