| Existing Space | New Construction | Existing Space | New Construction | Existing Space | New Construction | Home Based Businesses |
Register Your Business Name (make business official) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Copyright (protect your business name & branding) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Corporate Certificate (validate your company’s existence) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Tax Registration** (state sales & use tax) | X | X
| X
| X
| X
| X
| X
|
Determine Zoning (zoning map of city, contact ED department with questions) | X
| X | X | X | X | X | n/a |
Permitted Uses (section 118-631 to ensure use is allowed by zoning category) | X
| X
| X
| X
| X
| X
| X
|
Building Permit (ensure construction or if structural/alterations meet current building codes) | X | X | X | X | X | X | n/a
|
Certificate of Occupancy (to formally open your business) | X | X | X | X | X | X | n/a
|
Zoning Change* Application (If use is not permitted) | X | X | X | X | X | X | n/a
|
Special Use Permit* Application (If use requires a special use permit) | X | X | X | X | X | X | n/a
|
Site Plan Review Application (ensure compliance with all appropriate ordinances) | n/a
| X
| n/a
| X
| n/a
| X
| n/a
|
Plat Application* (subdivided or Assemble Property) | n/a
| X | n/a
| X | n/a
| X | n/a
|
Health Permit (all food establishment) | n/a
| n/a
| n/a
| n/a
| X | X | n/a
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