Is your plan to open a business in Laguna Niguel, California?
The City of Laguna Niguel, CA does not require that businesses be licensed. The city has a unique system that requires potential businesses to have a Certificate of Use and Occupancy. It may also be required to have a Use Permit, or any other permits required by the federal and state government. You can determine if you need any other permits by contacting the Community Development Department at (949) 362-4360 and discussing your proposed business and its location. While discussing your business location with the Community Development Department, they can help you determine if your location is Zone Cleared and whether you will be required to have a Use Permit.
What is a Certificate of Use and Occupancy (C of O) and how do you obtain one?
A C of O certifies that your building has been inspected and has passed all fire, safety, city, and building codes. The C of O needs to be filled out in person at the Community Development Department, 27781 La Paz Road between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please note that you will have to have your zone clearance before requesting your C of O.
Do you plan to operate a Laguna Niguel business from your home?
If you are planning to operate your Laguna Niguel business form your home, you will need to file an application for a Laguna Niguel Home Occupation Permit. This application can be obtained by visiting the Community Development Department. You can review it online at the City of Laguna Niguel website. The application is a short document requesting information concerning your business name, location and activities. It contains a list of restrictions and regulations that you will need to familiarize yourself with, and then agree to comply with in order to receive your home occupation permit. Some of the regulations include that your business is incidental to the use of your home, that you will not hire persons outside of your own home to work at your business, that you will not create external evidence of a business inside the dwelling, etc. There will be a one-time fee associated with your Laguna Niguel home occupation permit.
What other permits will you need to run your business?
There may be other permits on a local, state, or federal level that you will need to obtain in order to do business in Laguna Niguel. Generally, if you plan to handle food or certain materials, you will need a health permit. If you are planning to serve or sell alcohol, you may need to contact the Alcoholic Beverage Control department. To be sure that you have all your permits and licenses in order, you will need to contact the Community Development Department at (949) 362-4360 and discuss your proposed business activities and determine what additional permits and/or licenses you may need.
Do you need more information?
For more information, you can contact the City of Laguna Niguel Community Development Department (Planning and Building Divisions) at 27781 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, California 92677. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The public counter closes at 4:00 p.m. daily.
The office phone number is (949) 362-4360. You can also visit www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us to learn more.
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