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City of Salinas
Business License - Occupation
Before signing a lease or buying a property
Contact the Current Planning Division of the Community Development Department to help identify if the business is allowed in the zoning district at (831) 758-7206 or go to the Permit Center - 65 W. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901
STEP 1 to a Business License
Is the type of business allowed in the zoning code district?
YES
Will your business be involved in direct sales of merchandise?
YES
NO
NO
UNSURE
Contact the Community Development Department to help identify another site or correct zoning issues at 831-758-7206
Apply for a City Business License (Occupation) and pass the background check.
THEN
Apply for a City Business License (Occupation) and pass the background check.
STEP 2 Application Review
Fire Department Inspection (1)
Check list of safety requirements before opening business doors.
Health Department Review
Fire Department Inspection (2)
Food establishments, daycare and other health or food related business.
Fire Department Inspection (3)
Authorizing space for business operations, meeting building code and issuing certificate of occupancy.
STEP 3 Pass Review and Inspection
Passed the review and inspection?
YES
NO
A specific department will contact you to correct the issues.
Obtain receipt for Business License. This allows you to open for business.
Receive Business License in the mail.
Congratulations, you are in business!
(Assuming State and Federal requirements are met)
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