Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license. The local building official enforces the state building, fire and energy codes.
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 city or county planning and building departments (State Building Code).
Sources and dates
State Building Code Council; city and county development codes. 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 occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of occupancy needs building permits, plan review and inspections, and the certificate of occupancy comes before the health permit and the liquor license.
Your city or county planning and building departments (State Building Code).
Step 3 of 6, approve the space. The steps before it: set up the business and register for tax.
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