903 — Occupancy
Chapter 9: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES • Effective Mar 5, 2025
It shall be unlawful to use, occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or both,
or part thereof, until a permit shall have been issued by the Zoning Inspector stating that the proposed
use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this Resolution. A permit shall be required:
a. Before occupancy of new residential dwellings;
b. Before occupancy of any existing or new locations for the purpose of operating a business,
except home occupations;
c. When a full or partial change from one type of use to another occurs (such as residential to
commercial);
d. When any property in a commercial district changes from one owner/operator to another. In
such case, the new owner/operator shall bring the previous permit to the Zoning Inspector and
shall be subject to the same procedures and inspections as for a new building or use;
e. When a full or partial change from one commercial use to another occurs.
903.01 Permits
No new, remodeled, or expanded building shall be occupied until a Boston Township permit has been
applied for and received. Application for a permit shall be made to the Boston Township Zoning
Inspector by the zoning permit holder at such time as all work specified on the zoning permit and any
associated plans and specifications have been completed.
