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Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use in West Wendover, Nevada

West Wendover has no separately codified 'change of use' ordinance and no standalone Certificate of Occupancy application distinct from the standard Building Permit process. City Code 7-1-3(B) defines an 'ACTIVE BUILDING PERMIT' as 'any building permit issued for which there has not been a certificate of occupancy granted,' confirming that a Certificate of Occupancy is issued as the closing step of a Building Permit under the adopted 2018 IBC framework already documented throughout this file, not as its own separate permit type. A change in the use or occupancy classification of an existing building would be handled under the applicable provisions of the adopted 2018 International Building Code and, where relevant, the adopted 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), via a (new or amended) Building Permit Application, rather than through any dedicated 'change of use permit' form published by the City.

Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • No standalone 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' application form is published separately from the standard Building Permit Application; a Certificate of Occupancy is issued as the closing step of an active Building Permit, per City Code 7-1-3(B)'s definition of 'ACTIVE BUILDING PERMIT' ('any building permit issued for which there has not been a certificate of occupancy granted')
  • A change in the use or occupancy classification of an existing building would be reviewed under the City's adopted 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Existing Building Code (Resolution No. 2020-17), via a Building Permit Application submitted to Community Development (and, for commercial projects, through West Coast Code Consultants (WC3), the City's third-party plan reviewer) — there is no separate 'change of use permit' product
  • For new residential construction, Certificate of Occupancy issuance is expressly conditioned on meeting the landscaping requirements of Resolution 2004-18, per the City's SF/TF/MH Residential Building Permit Submittal Guide (already documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry)
  • For commercial projects, Certificate of Occupancy is issued upon project completion and acceptance of any public improvements dedicated to the City, per the Commercial Project Development Guide (already documented in this file's commercial-building-permit entry)
  • Verification of current occupancy classification and any code-upgrade triggers for a proposed new use should be discussed with Community Development, (775) 664-3081, before submitting a Building Permit Application for a change of use

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Inspection process

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    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy Issuance

    The Building Official and Community Development Department verify completed work (and, for new residential construction, Resolution 2004-18 landscaping compliance) against approved plans before issuing the Certificate of Occupancy that closes out the active Building Permit, per City Code 7-1-3(B)

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Tips

  • West Wendover does not have a distinct 'change of use permit' — changing the use or occupancy classification of an existing building is handled through a (new or amended) standard Building Permit Application reviewed against the adopted 2018 IBC/IEBC, not a separate product.
  • City Code 7-1-3(B) is the only place 'certificate of occupancy' is explicitly defined in the municipal code: it is what closes out an 'active building permit' — treat Certificate of Occupancy issuance as the final milestone of your building permit, not a separate application.
  • Confirm current occupancy classification and any code-upgrade triggers for your proposed new use with Community Development, (775) 664-3081, before submitting — especially for older commercial buildings, since the adopted 2018 IEBC (International Existing Building Code) may apply.

Frequently asked questions

West Wendover requires a certificate of occupancy / change of use permit for: No standalone 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' application form is published separately from the standard Building Permit Application; a Certificate of Occupancy is issued as the closing step of an active Building Permit, per City Code 7-1-3(B)'s definition of 'ACTIVE BUILDING PERMIT' ('any building permit issued for which there has not been a certificate of occupancy granted'); A change in the use or occupancy classification of an existing building would be reviewed under the City's adopted 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Existing Building Code (Resolution No. 2020-17), via a Building Permit Application submitted to Community Development (and, for commercial projects, through West Coast Code Consultants (WC3), the City's third-party plan reviewer) — there is no separate 'change of use permit' product; For new residential construction, Certificate of Occupancy issuance is expressly conditioned on meeting the landscaping requirements of Resolution 2004-18, per the City's SF/TF/MH Residential Building Permit Submittal Guide (already documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry); For commercial projects, Certificate of Occupancy is issued upon project completion and acceptance of any public improvements dedicated to the City, per the Commercial Project Development Guide (already documented in this file's commercial-building-permit entry); Verification of current occupancy classification and any code-upgrade triggers for a proposed new use should be discussed with Community Development, (775) 664-3081, before submitting a Building Permit Application for a change of use. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of West Wendover Community Development Department at (775) 664-3081 before starting work.

West Wendover does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of West Wendover Community Development Department at (775) 664-3081 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Wendover requires 1 inspection(s) for a certificate of occupancy / change of use permit, in order: Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy Issuance. Schedule each through City of West Wendover Community Development Department ((775) 664-3081).

Apply through City of West Wendover Community Development Department at 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, P.O. Box 2825, West Wendover, NV 89883. Phone: (775) 664-3081. Office hours: West Wendover City Hall, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883. Building permit applications are submitted in person to the Community Development (Planning Desk) at City Hall; completed documentation must be provided in person with original signatures prior to or at the time of payment. Main Community Development phone: (775) 664-3081; Fax: (775) 664-3720. Building Official (Fire Chief) inspections contact: Jeff Knudtson, 935 Wendover Boulevard (Fire Station), (775) 664-2274. No public email address for the Community Development Department is published on the department page (contact links route through a webform); confirm current staff email directly with the department.. Official information: https://www.westwendovercity.com/government/city-departments/community-development.

West Wendover, Nevada has adopted: West Wendover is its own city building-code authority (not governed by Elko County) under West Wendover City Code Title 7, Chapter 1, which provides that building codes are updated/amended from time to time and each amendment must be formally approved by City Council resolution per Section 7-1-2(A). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17 (adopting Exhibit 1 building codes) and Building Permit Application (July 2020).; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), together with Appendix Chapters C, E, I, and J. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1 (adopted September 1, 2020).; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B, C, G, H, J, K, and M. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), together with all appendices. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Commercial and Residential Provisions chapters 1 through 5. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, G, I, J, K and L. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B and C, applicable only when the International Mechanical Code (IMC) is silent. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), together with Appendix Chapters A and B. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B, C and D. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), chapters 2 through 11. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, chapter 5. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council, together with Appendix A (copies available at www.nnicc.org). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, editions as adopted by the State of Nevada. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2020-17, Exhibit 1.. Local amendments apply — see the West Wendover overview page for the full list.

No. There is no standalone 'change of use' application or fee schedule published by the City. A change in use or occupancy classification of an existing building is processed through the standard Building Permit Application, reviewed against the adopted 2018 IBC and IEBC, with a Certificate of Occupancy issued as the permit's closing step (City Code 7-1-3(B)).

A Certificate of Occupancy is issued as the final step of an active Building Permit — City Code 7-1-3(B) defines an 'active building permit' as one for which a certificate of occupancy has not yet been granted. There is no separate CO-only application; it closes out whatever Building Permit (new construction, addition, or change of use) was filed.

Sources & verification

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