How do I obtain a business registration? What other permits do I need to establish my business?

Business Registrations are issued by the Clerk’s office; however, the process begins in the Planning & Land Use Department. This ensures that the proposed business location is properly zoned for the proposed business, or is an allowable home occupational use.  It also regulates that minimum commercial design standards will be met and coordinates the required Fire Department Inspection. Note that some properties may require a Commercial Site Plan Review before the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a Business Registration.  It is recommended that you meet with the Planning Department to discuss your business plans. The Business Registration Application is available here.



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1. What are your hours?
2. Where is your office located?
3. How do I get a building permit?
4. What changes to my property require a permit? How do I determine fees for my application?
5. How do I submit a land use/site development permit application? What documents do I need to submit?
6. What is zoning? How do I find out what my property is zoned?
7. How do I obtain a business registration? What other permits do I need to establish my business?
8. What does the Planning & Land Use Department do?
9. How does Planning and Land Use approve my application?
10. What happens if I build without a permit?
11. What is a Site Plan?
12. Should I report a neighbor who is building without a permit?
13. Can I locate a mobile or manufactured home on my property?
14. What types of livestock can I have on my property?
15. Can I split or subdivide my property? What is the process to do so?
16. What are easements? Who enforces an easement?
17. What permits do I need to add on to my house or build a garage, carport, or other accessory structure?
18. How do I determine if my property is in a floodplain?
19. The changes I want to make to my property require a variance from the Zoning Code. What is the process to obtain a variance?
20. What are setbacks? What are the setbacks for my property?
21. I want a sign for my business, what size can I have?