Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections. The state salon and barbershop permits, the health department and the liquor board all ask for it, so it comes first.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 3 of 6: Approve the space
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your county or municipal zoning and permits office.
Sources and dates
County and municipal zoning ordinances and building codes; Board of Cosmetologists and Board of Barbers new shop instructions (use and occupancy permit first). Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs building permits and inspections, and the use and occupancy permit comes after the final inspections.
Your county or municipal zoning and permits office.
Step 3 of 6, approve the space. The steps before it: set up the business and register for tax.
Who needs a zoning approval and use and occupancy permit in Maryland?
