Check with the
City’s Planning Division to confirm that your location is
zoned appropriately to allow your business.
At a minimum you will need a
Certificate of Occupancy with the
City’s Building Division. Additionally, if you're planning to do any construction, alteration, or repair work in the commercial space you'll probably need to get a
building permit through the City’s Building Division.
New sprinkler systems or modifications/additions to existing
fire sprinkler systems will need to be approved and inspected by the Fire Department.
New exterior signage requires a
Sign Permit through the City’s Building Division. Prior to permit submittal, check with the
Planning Division for
sign regulations.
Changes in building use type may trigger additional
development impact fees. Check out the Building Division website for information on Development Impact Fees and find the request form to get a fee estimate from the Building Division.
All restaurants, bars, and retail food markets must obtain a
permit to operate from
Placer County Environmental Health.
If you plan on serving alcohol at your establishment, you will need to first obtain a permit through the
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).